sententious (adjective)
self-righteously moralistic
obliterate (verb)
erase, remove
animosity (noun)
strong hostility
salient (adjective)
noteworthy, prominent
solace (noun)
consolation
boisterous (adjective)
energetic, rowdy, loud
credulous (adjective)
gullible
forlorn (adjective)
miserable, dejected
pensive (adjective)
contemplative
morose (adjective)
sullen, gloomy
infirmity (noun)
weakness, ailment
torpid (adjective)
lethargic, sluggish
wry (adjective)
satirical, sarcastic
inconceivable (adjective)
beyond belief
periphery (noun)
border, edge
lurch (noun)
an abrupt, uncontrolled movement
gurgle (noun)
a hollow bubbling sound
goad (verb)
to prod, encourage, provoke
stride (noun)
long step
precipitate (verb)
to bring about
