| adversity |
a condition of trouble or difficulty. |
| avocation |
a secondary occupation, usually one pursued for recreation; hobby. |
| chaste |
not having committed fornication or adultery. |
| crux |
an essential, basic, crucial, or pivotal point. |
| denote |
to be a mark or sign of. |
| hew |
to follow or obey strictly. |
| incontrovertible |
not able to be questioned or disputed. |
| infamy |
evil or shameful reputation. |
| lucrative |
producing monetary gain; profitable. |
| minuscule |
so small as to be almost negligible; tiny. |
| morose |
gloomy or sullen. |
| overbearing |
arrogantly dominating; dictatorial. |
| resolute |
having or showing firmness, determination, or resolve. |
| scanty |
barely adequate; meager. |
| strident |
harsh-sounding or loud; raucous; grating. |