v. to keep oneself back (from doing or using something) (*) abstain (*) detract (*) disagree (*) overeat

adj. marked by an assumed stateliness and impressiveness of manner (*) niggardly (*) accurate (*) pompous (*) quixotic

v. to league together (*) blazon (*) radiate (*) evert (*) federate

v. to inflict severe pain or agony upon (*) retch (*) superannuate (*) excruciate (*) imbrue

n. one given to self-mention or who is constantly telling of his own views and experiences (*) egotist (*) papacy (*) beneficiary (*) mockery

v. to catch or take hold of suddenly and forcibly (*) bustle (*) seize (*) accommodate (*) distort

n. induction or elevation, as to dignity, office or government (*) gradation (*) itinerary (*) lactation (*) accession

n. the act or operation of cutting in pieces, specifically of a plant or an animal (*) consensus (*) novellette (*) confessor (*) dissection

n. person without means of support (*) bromine (*) allegory (*) prehension (*) pauper

v. to pollute (*) idealize (*) rescind (*) contaminate (*) adduce