| adversity |
a condition of trouble or difficulty. |
| complaisance |
willingness to please. |
| condolence |
sympathy with a grieving or suffering person. |
| confound |
to perplex or bewilder; confuse. |
| constituent |
forming a part of something. |
| impede |
to slow or block the movement or progress of; hinder. |
| indolent |
inclined to avoid exertion or effort; lazy. |
| observable |
able to be seen; visible. |
| retrospect |
reflection on the past or on past events or achievements. |
| scuttle2 |
to move or run as if in a hurry; scurry. |
| semblance |
outward form; appearance. |
| senile |
showing certain characteristics of old age, especially a deterioration of mental faculties or emotional control. |
| stigma |
a long-lasting mark or stain on one's character or reputation, especially of disgrace or reproach. |
| tepid |
not quite warm; lukewarm. |
| ultimatum |
a final statement of demands, especially when issued with a threat of action if rejected, as in a diplomatic discussion. |