| ardor |
very strong feelings; passion; fervor. |
| designate |
to choose for a particular job or purpose. |
| dignitary |
one who holds a high office or rank. |
| ephemeral |
lasting for only a short period. |
| excoriate |
to denounce or criticize severely. |
| infallible |
incapable of error. |
| insurrection |
an act or instance of open rebellion against a government or other authority; uprising. |
| ogle |
to look or stare at (someone) in a lustful or flirtatious manner. |
| outstrip |
to exceed or surpass. |
| pessimism |
the belief that events will turn out badly; tendency to expect the worst. |
| propitious |
offering favorable circumstances or conditions; opportune; promising. |
| prudery |
the state, quality, or characteristic of being overly concerned with modest or proper conduct, speech, dress, or the like. |
| rabble1 |
a confused and uncontrolled crowd; disorderly mob. |
| reciprocate |
to give (feelings or things) in return. |
| temperamental |
changeable as to mood, nature, operability, or the like; unpredictable. |