| antipodes |
places directly opposite each other on the surface of the earth, as the North Pole and the South Pole. |
| celibate |
abstaining from sexual relations, especially because of having taken a vow. |
| cynicism |
an attitude of doubt or mistrust toward human nature and the possibility of good or selfless motives. |
| delude |
to cause to hold a false belief; mislead; deceive. |
| egoism |
the tendency to evaluate everything in relation to one's own interests; self-centeredness. |
| figment |
something imaginary or invented. |
| frenetic |
frantic; frenzied. |
| partake |
to take part; participate (usually followed by "in"). |
| premeditate |
to consider, plan, or arrange in advance. |
| propensity |
a natural or inborn tendency, aptitude, or preference (often followed by an infinitive or "for"). |
| redundant |
unnecessarily repetitive. |
| shoddy |
of low quality; poorly made or carried out. |
| tepid |
not quite warm; lukewarm. |
| voluptuous |
full of or characterized by sensual pleasures. |
| wrangle |
to win or obtain by quarreling. |