| acme |
the highest point, as of attainment; pinnacle. |
| alimony |
money that a court orders one member of a divorced couple to pay to the other. |
| ennui |
a general feeling of boredom and dissatisfaction, especially with all aspects of life. |
| exchangeable |
capable of being interchanged with or given in return for another. |
| fidelity |
loyalty or faithfulness to obligations, promises, or those to whom one has made a commitment. |
| gubernatorial |
of or pertaining to the office of governor or to a governor. |
| indelible |
incapable of being removed or obliterated; permanent. |
| insolence |
rude or impudent behavior or speech. |
| noncommittal |
not revealing what one's preference, feeling, or opinion is. |
| ostentatious |
done or designed with the intention of impressing others and consequently overly showy or grandiose; pretentious. |
| pessimism |
the belief that events will turn out badly; tendency to expect the worst. |
| renounce |
to give up (a right or claim) usually by formal declaration or announcement; waive. |
| stature |
relative status as measured by skill or achievement; reputation. |
| unexceptionable |
without flaw or fault; beyond objection or criticism. |
| unfeigned |
not pretended or false; genuine; sincere. |