Defies
Openly resists
Gratification
A source of pleasure
Inherit
To receive something after the death of the owner
Conceited
Vain and egotistical
Mundane
Unexciting and dull
Perplexed
Completely baffled
Sauntered
Walked in a relaxed manner
Treacherous
Deceitful
Craven
Cowardly
Languor
Lack of energy or interest
Spasmodic
Involving brief outbursts of excitement or energy
Palatable
Pleasing or enjoyable
Stipend
A fixed amount of money, usually distributed at regular intervals
Cherub
Originally a kind of angel, but used here to refer to an individual, especially a child, possessing characteristics such as chubbiness, rosy cheeks, or a more general kind of beauty and innocence
Altercation
An argument or confrontation
Deferential
Giving precedence or priority to someone else as a mark of respect
Corpulent
Overweight or obese
Encomium
An expression of praise
Austere
Simple, sparse, or minimalist
Pensively
Thoughtfully
