| abscond |
to leave suddenly and secretly, especially to avoid observation or capture. |
| acrimonious |
filled with bitterness or rancor. |
| ardor |
very strong feelings; passion; fervor. |
| audit |
an often official examination of records or financial accounts to check their accuracy, or the report of such an examination. |
| cataract |
a large waterfall. |
| dapple |
to mark or be marked with spots or mottling. |
| disconsolate |
hopelessly unhappy; dejected. |
| memoir |
an account of facts or events based primarily on the author's personal experience. |
| obtuse |
not keen or quick to notice, feel, or comprehend; dull or insensitive. |
| perspicacity |
keenness of mental perception or grasp; astuteness. |
| reclaim |
to recover the use of (land areas) by draining, hydrating, or otherwise reconditioning so that the land can be used for agriculture or other purposes. |
| reticence |
the state or quality of being hesitant to speak out; reserve. |
| sacrosanct |
so important or revered as to be beyond any alteration or criticism. |
| stoical |
showing little or no emotion in reaction to painful or pleasant experiences. |
| waiver |
the intentional relinquishing of a right, claim, or privilege, or a suspension of an existing rule or policy. |