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Words
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Meanings
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| Contrite | deeply sorrowful and repentant for a wrong |
| Exonerate | to clear of blame |
| Maudlin | overly sentimental |
| Obsequious | overly submissive and eager to please |
| Axiom | premise; postulate; self evident truth |
| Invidious | likely to cause unhappiness or be unpleasant, especially because unfair |
| Pejorative | having bad connotations; disparaging |
| Invective | abusive language |
| Kudos | fame, glory, or honor |
| Lissome | easily flexed; limber; agile |
| Catholic | universal broad and comprehensive |
| Paradox | a contradiction or dilemma |
| Dissemble | to present a false appearance; to disguise one's real intentions or character |
| Credulous | too trusting; gullible |
| Venerable | respected because of age |
| Querulous | inclined to complain; irritable |
| Raconteur | witty, skillful storyteller |
| Intractable | not easily managed or manipulated |
| Mirth | frivolity; gaiety; laughter |
| Hermetic | tightly sealed |