| adversary |
a person, group, or thing that is against another; opponent; enemy. |
| artifice |
a shrewd or clever trick. |
| bower1 |
a pleasant, secluded alcove or shelter created by leafy trees or shrubbery. |
| dishevel |
to make (hair or clothing) untidy. |
| fatalism |
a belief or doctrine that the events of life are predetermined and cannot be altered by human free will. |
| hypocrite |
a person who pretends to be different or better than he or she really is. Someone who does not act according to his or her stated beliefs is a hypocrite. |
| indubitable |
without question; certain. |
| inexcusable |
unable to be justified; unpardonable. |
| mandatory |
ordered; required; obligatory. |
| moderation |
the avoidance of excesses or extremes, especially in behavior. |
| scintillate |
to send out sparks. |
| scrimmage |
a vigorous struggle; scuffle. |
| slur |
to speak of disparagingly; belittle. |
| solicit |
to try to obtain (business, recruits, donations, help, or the like) by persuasion, formal request, or pleading. |
| staunch2 |
unwaveringly firm or loyal. |