| ardor |
very strong feelings; passion; fervor. |
| bigot |
one who is prejudiced against and intolerant of any group or belief that is not his or her own, especially religious, racial, or ethnic. |
| contention |
a point asserted in argument or debate. |
| desirous |
having a wish or a longing for something. |
| dexterity |
grace and easy quickness in using the hands or body; skill. |
| dirge |
a song or hymn for a funeral or memorial for the dead. |
| imitative |
of, involving, or characterized by reproduction or copying; not original. |
| lackadaisical |
lacking energy, determination, or enthusiasm; listless or lazy. |
| lateral |
about, from, or toward a side or sides; sideways. |
| menagerie |
a collection of usually wild or exotic animals, or the place where they are exhibited. |
| nepotism |
favoritism shown to a near relative, as in preferential hiring or patronage. |
| pinnacle |
the highest point or part of anything; apex; summit. |
| regent |
one who governs in place of a disabled or underage ruler. |
| staid |
formal, solemn, and reserved in character. |
| unnoticed |
not seen, perceived, or discovered. |