| compunction |
uneasiness about the propriety or suitability of an action; qualm. |
| condone |
to pardon, disregard, or overlook voluntarily or without condemning. |
| corollary |
a readily drawn conclusion; deduction or inference. |
| divergence |
the act of separating and moving or leading in different directions. |
| duress |
intimidation or coercion. |
| idyllic |
charmingly simple and natural, as a scene or experience; suggestive of peaceful countryside. |
| impediment |
an obstacle or hindrance. |
| impermeable |
not permitting passage or penetration. |
| indulgent |
gratifying, or being inclined to gratify or yield to others' wishes, especially rather than enforcing discipline or strictness. |
| paroxysm |
a sudden strong outburst of feelings or actions. |
| penury |
severe poverty; pennilessness. |
| pusillanimous |
shamefully timid; cowardly. |
| reprisal |
injury inflicted in retaliation for injury received, as in war; revenge. |
| shyster |
a person, usually a lawyer, who uses underhanded, unethical methods. |
| virago |
a shrewish, domineering woman; nag or scold. |