| affluent |
having a lot of money; rich; wealthy. |
| credential |
something that entitles one to confidence, credit, privilege, or authority. |
| devotee |
an eager or serious follower or enthusiast. |
| lassitude |
lack of mental or physical energy; weariness or listlessness; lethargy. |
| lustrous |
shining; glossy; bright. |
| malice |
the wish to harm others; ill will. |
| officiate |
to function as a priest or minister in a religious ceremony. |
| plight1 |
a state or situation, especially an unhappy or unlucky one; predicament. |
| prevaricate |
to lie, mislead, or conceal the truth deliberately. |
| recount |
to tell a history of events; relate; narrate. |
| sagacity |
the quality of having keen judgment and common sense; wisdom. |
| salutary |
having or intended to have a beneficial effect. |
| squalid |
dirty or foul, as from neglect. |
| venerable |
deserving honor, respect, or reverence because of advanced age, noble character, or dignified position. |
| vociferous |
crying out, especially in protest; vocal; clamorous. |