| abhor |
to regard with intense loathing or horror; detest. |
| asset |
something useful or valuable. |
| colleague |
a person who has the same job or employer as another. |
| disgrace |
loss of respect, honor, or favor; shame. |
| explosive |
able to cause an explosion. |
| extraordinary |
very unusual; far beyond the ordinary. |
| flair |
a natural ability; talent. |
| hardheaded |
not easily moved, manipulated, or duped; shrewd; pragmatic. |
| increasingly |
more and more; to a greater and greater degree. |
| mute |
not able or willing to speak; silent. |
| rebellious |
unwilling to accept one's situation or submit to the will of others. |
| repeal |
to do away with or cancel officially. |
| tedious |
long and boring; dull; wearisome. |
| transcontinental |
going or reaching across a continent. |
| valiant |
showing or characterized by courage in both spirit and action; brave; heroic. |