adversary
one's opponent in a contest, conflict, or dispute
affront
an action or remark that causes outrage or offense
amiable
having or displaying a friendly and pleasant manner
apprehension
anxiety or fear that something bad or unpleasant will happen
assiduity
constant attentions to someone
bailiff
a person who performs certain actions under legal authority
civility
formal politeness and courtesy in behavior or speech
clandestine
kept secret or done secretively
compliance
the act of agreeing
countenance
a person's face or facial expression
coyness
timidity
disapprobation
strong disapproval, typically on moral grounds
feud
a state of prolonged mutual hostility
fraternal
of or like a brother or brothers
grudge
a persistent feeling of ill will or resentment resulting from a past insult or injury
indulgent
having or indicating a readiness or overreadiness to be generous to or lenient with someone
insinuate
suggest or hint in an indirect and unpleasant way
libertine
a person who behaves without moral principles or a sense of responsibility
mischievous
causing or showing a fondness for causing trouble in a playful way
mollify
appease the anger or anxiety
palpitation
a noticeably rapid, strong, or irregular heartbeat due to agitation, exertion, or illness
perfidy
treachery
plead
make an emotional appeal
praise
express warm approval or admiration
prudence
sense, discretion
raillery
good-humored teasing
rapacious
aggressively greedy
resentment
bitter indignation at having been treated unfairly
reverence
deep respect for someone or something
solemn
formal and dignified
solicitous
characterized by or showing interest or concern
studiously
carefully
vile
extremely unpleasant
vivacity
liveliness
