| agitation |
the condition of being disturbed, anxious, or upset. |
| cohere |
to lump, hold, or stick together. |
| egotistical |
self-centered or selfish. |
| emulate |
to try to be the same as or better than (another person), especially by imitating. |
| fleck |
a small patch of light or color. |
| hedonist |
one who believes that pleasure-seeking should be the primary goal of humans. |
| laudable |
worthy of praise. |
| paraphernalia |
(used with a singular or plural verb) furnishings or equipment, especially that used in a particular job or activity. |
| prologue |
an introduction to a spoken or written work such as a speech or play; preface. |
| quorum |
the number of members that an organization's rules require to attend a meeting in order for voting or other business to take place. |
| ramshackle |
poorly constructed or in disrepair; rickety. |
| recourse |
that which may be turned to for assistance, protection, or a way out of a difficult situation. |
| saturate |
to fill or soak completely. |
| soluble |
able to be dissolved. |
| wanton |
lacking restraint in the pursuit of sexual pleasure. |