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alacrity cheerful willingness and promptitude; liveliness
apologist one who speaks or writes in defense of something, especially a faith or cause
bliss a state of great or complete happiness
censure expression of disapproval or blame; reprimand
covenant a formal, solemn and binding agreement
dissent difference of opinion; disagreement with accepted standards or beliefs
facade the front or face of a building
guffaw a loud burst of boisterous laughing
imbroglio an intricate or complicated situation
jetty a landing wharf
machination a scheming or crafty action intended to accomplish some usually evil end
mosaic inlaid bits of stone, glass, etc., forming a pat- tern or picture
opportunist one who takes advantage of circumstances with lit-tle regard for consequences
penitent one who repents of some wrongdoing
quagmire a difficult situation
repartee conversation marked by witty or quick replies
sinecure a position for which pay is received, but which involves few or no duties
timidity the quality of being fearful or lacking confidence
verity the quality of being true; a true statement; a fact
zenith highest point, especially in astronomy