aptitude
n. capability; ability; innate or acquired capacity for something; talent
ascendant
n. 1. an ancestor; predecessor
2. comes before
cantankerous
adj. disagreeable to deal with; contentious; peevish
catatonic
adj. describes a condition of suspended animation in which something makes no response
catharsis
n. a release of emotional tension, usually after the overwhelming experience, that restores or refreshes the spirit.
coerce
verb. to force to act or think in a certain way by the use of pressure, threats, or intimidation; compel
condone
verb. to disregard of overlook; to give tacit approval to; to pardon or forgive
conjecture
n. inference or judgement based on inconclusive or incomplete evidence; guesswork
dilapidated
adj. having fallen into a state of disrepair or deterioration, as though neglect; broken-down and shabby
emanate
verb. to flow out, issue, or proceed, as from a source or origin; come forth; originate
foist
verb. to force upon or impose fraudulently or unjustifiably
Gumption
Noun. Initiative; resourcefulness; courage; spunk
Incarnate
Adj. embodied in flesh; given a bodily, esp. A human form
Indelible
Adj. 1. Making marks that cannot be erased, removed, or the like
2. That cannot be eliminated, forgotten, changed, or the like
Invocation
Noun. 1. The act of invoking or calling upon a deity, spirit, etc. for aid, protection, inspiration; supplication
2. The act of calling upon or referring to something for support
Meager
Adj. deficient in quantity or quality; lacking fullness or richness; scanty; inadequate
Meander
Verb. To proceed by or take a winding or indirect course; to wanter aimlessly; ramble
Ornery
Adj. 1. Ugly and unpleasant in disposition or temper
2. Stubborn
Pandemonium
Noun. Wild uproar or unrestrained disorder; tumult or chaos
Perturb
Verb 1. To disturb or disquiet greatly in mind; agitate
2. To throw into great disorder; derange
Picayune
Adj. 1. Of little value or account; small; trifling
2. Petty, carping, or prejudiced
Prudish
Adj. excessively proper or modest i speech, conduct, dress, etc.
Pungent
Adj. 1. Sharply affecting the organs of taste or smell as if by penetrating power; biting; acrid
2. Caustic, biting, of sharply expressive
Repulse
Verb. 1. To drive back; repel
2. To cause feelings of repulsion in
Resilient
Adj. recovering readily from illness, depression, adversity, or the like; buoyant
Reticent
Adj. reluctant or restrained
Reverence
Noun. A feeling or attitude of deep respect tinged wt awe; veneration
Transient
Adj. not lasting, enduring, or permanent; transitory
Noun. A person or thing that is transient, esp. A temporary guest, boarder, laborer, etc.
Ulterior
Adj. being beyond what is seen or avowed; intentionally kept concealed: ulterior motives
Vex
Verb. 1. To irritate; annoy; provoke
2. Confuse