| adversity |
a condition of trouble or difficulty. |
| altruistic |
unselfishly devoted to the welfare of others. |
| cabal |
a small group of people engaged in a secret plot, usually of a political nature. |
| decorous |
proper or formal with respect to behavior, manners, appearance, or the like. |
| fleck |
a small patch of light or color. |
| gusto |
vigorous or hearty enjoyment or appreciation. |
| inkling |
a blurry or partial idea or understanding. |
| levity |
a lack of seriousness; light, humorous, or foolish behavior or attitude. |
| lewd |
characterized by vulgarity or offensively explicit sexual references; bawdy. |
| mediation |
the act or process of mediating between two disputing or disagreeing parties to bring about a resolution; arbitration. |
| refractory |
obstinately disobedient; difficult to control, as a child or animal. |
| renovate |
to put in good condition by repairing, remodeling, or the like; refurbish. |
| renunciation |
the act or an instance of giving up or rejecting something, usually as a sacrifice; renouncing. |
| shackle |
a metal band or one of a pair of metal rings used to bind the wrist or ankle of a prisoner or animal. |
| supremacy |
ultimate power or authority. |