| abstain |
to choose not to do something. |
| chagrin |
embarrassment or humiliation arising from disappointment or failure. |
| condescension |
patronizing, arrogant behavior or attitude. |
| convivial |
enjoying feasting, drinking, and socializing; sociable. |
| correlate |
to have a causal, complementary, parallel, or reciprocal relationship. |
| hallow |
to respect or honor highly; venerate. |
| heterogeneous |
made up of parts or members that differ from each other. (Cf. homogeneous.) |
| inferiority |
the fact or condition of being lesser in quality, worth, importance, rank, or position. |
| pathological |
afflicted with or caused by a physical or especially a mental disorder. |
| spat1 |
a short, slight quarrel. |
| stigma |
a long-lasting mark or stain on one's character or reputation, especially of disgrace or reproach. |
| stodgy |
lacking the ability or inclination to act informally or to find humor or enjoyment in things that others might; stuffy; prim. |
| temperamental |
changeable as to mood, nature, operability, or the like; unpredictable. |
| vindictive |
desirous of revenge; vengeful. |
| wince |
to draw suddenly back or away from something painful or frightening. |