| bequeath |
to leave or dispose of (property) by a will. |
| bulwark |
a wall or wall-like structure, often made of earth and used for defense; rampart. |
| dole |
to deal out or distribute (food, money, or the like) in small amounts to needy people (usually followed by "out"). |
| entail |
to call for or bring about as a necessary accompaniment; necessarily involve. |
| fervid |
heated or impassioned; intensely enthusiastic. |
| incorrigible |
incapable of being controlled or influenced for the better. |
| infernal |
of or pertaining to hell or the world of the dead. |
| intemperance |
lack of restraint in the indulgence of an appetite, especially the consumption of alcohol. |
| judicious |
characterized by or using sound judgment; wise; prudent. |
| misinterpret |
to comprehend incorrectly; misunderstand. |
| oscillate |
to swing steadily and repeatedly back and forth. |
| probity |
proven trustworthiness; honesty; integrity. |
| quandary |
a situation of uncertainty, puzzlement, or hesitation; dilemma. |
| solstice |
either of the two times in the year when the sun is furthest from the celestial equator, occurring in June and December. |
| unexceptionable |
without flaw or fault; beyond objection or criticism. |