| confidant |
one to whom a secret or secrets are entrusted. |
| encumber |
to hinder the normal progress, performance, or use of. |
| energize |
to inspire, make active, or enliven. |
| guise |
external appearance or semblance, especially if deceptive. |
| impiety |
lack of reverence or respect, especially for what others consider sacred. |
| judicious |
characterized by or using sound judgment; wise; prudent. |
| languor |
lack of strength or energy; weakness or listlessness. |
| paraphrase |
a restatement of a passage or text in somewhat different words so as to simplify, clarify, or amplify. |
| pitfall |
an unexpected or hidden danger. |
| scuttle2 |
to move or run as if in a hurry; scurry. |
| staunch2 |
unwaveringly firm or loyal. |
| strident |
harsh-sounding or loud; raucous; grating. |
| transcendental |
beyond the limits of ordinary experience, thought, or belief; supernatural, visionary, or mystical. |
| uniformity |
the state or quality of being uniform; overall sameness. |
| wayward |
difficult to control; willfully disobedient. |