slight = insult to one.s dignity; snub; V: treat as if of small
importance; insult; snub; ADJ. small in size; of small importance
tout = promote or publicize (one.s goods or service);
praise excessively (as a form of advertisement); CF. advertise
repugnance = disgust; strong dislike; loathing; ADJ. repugnant: arousing disgust; repulsive
cue = word or signal (as in a play to prompt another actor.s
speech or entrance); reminder or hint; V: give a cue to
soliloquy = talking to oneself (esp. in a play); CF. monologue:
soliloquy; long speech by one person (often monopolizing
a conversation)
fruition = bearing of fruit; fulfillment; realization; Ex.
come to/be brought to fruition
termination = end; V. terminate
intermittent = periodic; on and off; stopping and starting
at intervals

introspective = looking within oneself; N. introspection:
self-examination
contravene = contradict; oppose; violate (a rule, law, or
custom); N. contravention
daunt = intimidate; frighten; discourage; dishearten
apogee = highest point; the point farthest from the earth;
OP. perigee
mar = spoil the appearance of
temperament = characteristic frame of mind; disposition;
emotional excess; ADJ. temperamental: of temperament;
having frequent changes of temper; Ex. temperamental
dislike of sports; Ex. temperamental actress
misadventure = mischance; ill luck; Ex. death by misadventure
flick = light stroke as with a whip; V: move with a light
quick blow; strike with a light quick blow (as from a
whip); Ex. flick the switch
plenitude = abundance; plenty; great amount; completeness;
fullness; CF. plenary, plenty
preposterous = absurd; completely unreasonable; ridiculous
benefactor = gift giver; patron; person who does good or
who gives money for a good purpose
suspense = state of being undecided; anxiety or apprehension
resulting from uncertainty
gobble = eat very quickly