Set 29

abscond

To flee, often secretly; to steal away, particularly to avoid arrest or prosecution.

apogee

The point, in an orbit about the Earth, that is furthest from the Earth: the apoapsis of an Earth orbiter.

aspersion

An attack on somebody's reputation or good name, often in the phrase to cast aspersions upon….

bawdy

Soiled, dirty.

chagrin

Distress of mind caused by a failure of aims or plans, want of appreciation, mistakes etc; vexation or mortification.

collude

To act in concert with; to conspire

commiserate

Commiserating, pitying, lamentful

conflagration

A large fire extending to many objects, or over a large space; a general burning.

contretemps

An unforeseen, inopportune, or embarrassing event; a hitch

conviction

A firmly held belief.

croon

A soft or sentimental hum or song.

depose

To put down; to lay down; to deposit; to lay aside; to put away.

detente

A relaxing of tension, especially between countries.

dowdy

A plain or shabby person

echelon

A level or rank in an organization, profession, or society.

ennui

A gripping listlessness or melancholia caused by boredom; depression.

expatiate

To range at large, or without restraint.

fraught

The hire of a ship or boat to transport cargo.

fulcrum

The support about which a lever pivots.

imbroglio

A complicated situation; an entanglement.

jocund

Jovial; exuberant; lighthearted; merry and in high spirits; exhibiting happiness.

languish

To lose strength and become weak; to be in a state of weakness or sickness.

nadir

The point of the celestial sphere, directly opposite the zenith; inferior pole of the horizon; point of the celestial sphere directly under the place of observation.

nimble

Adept at taking or grasping

ominous

Of or pertaining to an omen or to omens; being or exhibiting an omen; significant.

outlandish

Bizarre, strange

propitious

Favorable; benevolent.

prurient

Uneasy with desire; itching; especially, having a lascivious anxiety or propensity; lustful.

sadistic

Delighting in or feeling pleasure from the pain or humiliation of others.

zenith

The point in the sky vertically above a given position or observer; the point in the celestial sphere opposite the nadir.