| adulation |
extreme or excessive praise. |
| amplitude |
the state or quality of being ample; largeness. |
| celibate |
abstaining from sexual relations, especially because of having taken a vow. |
| coercive |
using threats, intimidation, or force to persuade or pressure someone to do something. |
| disputation |
the act or process of arguing or debating a topic. |
| fervid |
heated or impassioned; intensely enthusiastic. |
| finicky |
exceptionally fussy or hard to satisfy. |
| genteel |
displaying traits such as refinement and politeness that are traditionally associated with wealth and education. |
| petulant |
showing or inclined to show sudden or unreasonable irritation, impatience, or ill temper; peevish or sulky. |
| repertoire |
the stock or list of artistic pieces, such as dramatic or operatic roles, that a player or company of players is prepared to perform. |
| rue1 |
to regret, repent of, or feel sorry about. |
| shamble |
to walk slowly, unsteadily, or awkwardly. |
| simpleminded |
not complex or sophisticated. |
| solvent |
having enough funds to meet obligations. |
| vouch |
to promise to be true, real, or correct (usually followed by "for"). |