n. construe (*) to interpret; to explain the sense of; to analyze; to understand (*) assessment; evaluation of prospects (*) change from one condition to another, often unexpected (*) consolation; commiseration

adj. devout (*) erroneous; not foolproof (*) given to frequent change in nature, mood or form; unstable; changeable (*) reverent; sincere; pious; earnest; religious (*) exempt from or protected against something; resistant; free; exempt; protected

n. zealot (*) something taken for granted; going beyond proper bounds; impudent boldness; arrogance (*) collection of choice literary works; compilation (*) person who abandons something, as a religion, cause or movement; traitor (*) believer; enthusiast; fan; radical

n. feint (*) fake show intended to deceive; deception; pretense; diversionary tactic (*) person who leads a simple life of self-denial; recluse; hermit (*) piece of land jutting into a body of water; bluff (*) very thin gauzelike fabric or structure; cobweb

adj. mediocre (*) average in quality; poor; ordinary; regular (*) spacious and convenient; roomy; ample; comfortable (*) spiteful; vindictive (*) causing or given to shedding tears; depressed; weepy; mournful

n. imprecation (*) curse (*) tenet seemingly contradictory or false, but actually true (*) conflict; disagreement; disparity (*) admirer of the fine arts; dabbler; amateur; nonprofessional

adj. flaccid (*) lacking firmness; loose; limp; drooping; soft (*) pertaining to the theater; designed for show; dramatic (*) shiny; clear minded (*) convenient in obtaining a result; guided by self-interest; advantageous; beneficial; worthwhile

adj. cacophonous (*) shiny; clear minded (*) corpselike; hence; haggard; pale; ghastly (*) serving as a penalty; penalizing (*) sounding jarring; discordant

adj. indigenous (*) native to a region; innate; originating from a place (*) sarcastic; doubting the sincerity of others; pessimistic (*) very pleasing; adorable; delightful; delicious (*) insensitive; materialistic; rude; ill-mannered

adj. didactic (*) instructive; preachy; educational; tending to lecture others excessively (*) optimistic; cheerful; red; confident (*) cowardly; fearful (*) constantly changing or varying in pattern or scenes