| choleric |
having a quick temper; easily angered. |
| fatalism |
a belief or doctrine that the events of life are predetermined and cannot be altered by human free will. |
| fledgling |
a young bird that has just grown flight feathers or learned to fly. |
| illicit |
not permitted by custom or law; illegitimate. |
| intractable |
not easily controlled, managed, or persuaded. |
| monotony |
tiresome lack of variation. |
| ominous |
giving a sign of future evil or trouble. |
| pertinent |
having to do with or connected to a subject; relevant. |
| philanthropy |
collective efforts made to do good for others, especially in the form of making monetary donations or engaging in charitable works. |
| plebeian |
in ancient Roman society, of or belonging to the class of commoners; not patrician. |
| resonance |
ability to make a strong or lasting effect, especially because of an emotional association. |
| roil |
to disturb or anger; agitate. |
| stalemate |
any situation in which a further action, offer, or the like is impossible or unlikely; deadlock. |
| suppress |
to stop the activities or progress of, especially by force. |
| wend |
to go along or proceed on (one's way). |