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- -->>:alacrity::cheerful willingness and promptness; 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 pattern or picture
- -->>:opportunist::one who takes advantage of circumstances with little 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