| arrears |
the state of being delinquent in the payment of financial obligations (usually preceded by "in"). |
| betroth |
to pledge or give in marriage. |
| dilapidated |
fallen into ruin or decay. |
| filial |
of, concerning, or befitting a daughter or son. |
| gratify |
to please; satisfy. |
| incongruous |
not suitable or fitting; out of place. |
| insolence |
rude or impudent behavior or speech. |
| jurisdiction |
the right or authority to interpret and administer the law. |
| liberality |
an attitude of tolerance and respect for individual differences. |
| partake |
to take part; participate (usually followed by "in"). |
| paucity |
smallness of number or amount; scarcity. |
| repressive |
acting or tending to restrain or subdue. |
| sheaf |
a bound bundle of cut grain. |
| solstice |
either of the two times in the year when the sun is furthest from the celestial equator, occurring in June and December. |
| stalwart |
steady and loyal; reliable. |