| bedlam |
a situation or scene of confused disorder and uproar. |
| benevolent |
desiring to do good for others; generous. |
| confluence |
a joining of two or more streams, or their point of junction. |
| contiguous |
in contact; touching; adjoining. |
| diligent |
trying hard and steadily to achieve a goal. |
| erroneous |
containing or based on a mistake; incorrect. |
| frugality |
prudent or sparing use of resources, especially money. |
| introspection |
examination of one's own thoughts, emotions, and sensations; self-scrutiny. |
| ossify |
to become inflexible or rigid, as in thought or behavior. |
| paradox |
a statement that contradicts or seems to contradict itself, yet often expresses a truth, such as "Less is more". |
| provocation |
the act of inciting or challenging another to react. |
| prowess |
great skill or talent; superior ability. |
| ruddy |
reddish; rosy. |
| temporize |
to be indecisive or delay acting, as in order to gain time or avoid conflict. |
| venerable |
deserving honor, respect, or reverence because of advanced age, noble character, or dignified position. |