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| wary adj. | 1. On guard; watchful: taught to be wary of strangers. |
| vindicate tr.v. | 1. To clear of accusation, blame, suspicion, or doubt with supporting arguments or proof: “Our society permits people to sue for libel so that they may vindicate their reputations” (Irving R. Kaufman). |
| ven·er·a·ble adj. | 1. Commanding respect by virtue of age, dignity, character, or position. |
| tran·si·ent adj. | 1. Passing with time; transitory: “the transient beauty of youth” (Lydia M. Child). |
| te·na·cious adj. | 1. Holding or tending to hold persistently to something, such as a point of view. |
| tact·ful adj. | Possessing or exhibiting tact; considerate and discreet: a tactful person; a tactful re |
| sup·press tr.v. | 1. To put an end to forcibly; subdue. |
| su·per·flu·ous | Being beyond what is required or sufficient. |
| su·per·fi·cial adj. | 1. Of, affecting, or being on or near the surface: a superficial wound. |
| sub·stan·ti·ate tr.v. | To support with proof or evidence; verify: substantiate an accusation. |
| sub·mis·sive adj. | Inclined or willing to submit |
| sub·mit v. tr. | 1. To yield or surrender (oneself) to the will or authority of another. |
| sub·tle | a. So slight as to be difficult to detect or describe; elusive: a subtle smile |
| quer·u·lous | 1. Given to complaining; peevish. |
| ran·cor ious | Bitter, long-lasting resentment; deep-seated ill will |
| re·clu·sive adj. | 1. Seeking or preferring seclusion or isolation. |
| rec·on·cil·i·a·tion | 1. The act of reconciling |
| reconcile | 1. To reestablish a close relationship between. |
| ren·o·vate | 1. To restore to an earlier condition, as by repairing or remodeling |
| re·sil·ient | 1. Marked by the ability to recover readily, as from misfortune |
| re·strain + ed adj. | a. To hold back or keep in check; control: couldn't restrain the tears. |
| rev·er·ence | 1. A feeling of profound awe and respect and often love; veneration |
| sa·gac·i·ty | The quality of being discerning, sound in judgment, and farsighted; wisdom. |
| scru·ti·nize | To examine or observe with great care; inspect critically |
| spon·ta·ne·i·ty | 1. The quality or condition of being spontaneous. |
| spu·ri·ous | 1. Lacking authenticity or validity in essence or origin; not genuine; false. |
