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Elite
A superior group
Bleak
Desolate; isolated; dreary
Gallant
Smolder
To burn inwardly; a slow burn
Traverse
Irksome
Annoying; irritating
Unsung
Not celebrated in song or verse
Etymology
The study of words
Nonchalant
Coolly unconcerned; casual
Clique
A select group; a small society
Taunt
To jeer at; to make fun of
Coddle
To pamper or spoil
Saunter
To walk in a slow/relaxed wall; stroll
Aloof
Physically or emotionally distant/apart
Delinquent
Someone who has broken a law; guilty of a misdeed or offense
Empathy
Experiencing someone else's feelings as your own
Aghast
Shocked or surprised; horrified
Undaunted
Not discouraged; Undismayed
Shirk
To avoid or evade duties
Retort
An answer or reply
Conformity
Action in accord with prevailing social standards, attitudes, practices, etc.
Wary
Cautious or worried
Furtive
Secretive; suspiciously
Verbose
Wordy; talkative
Defiance
A daring or bold resistance to authority or to any opposing force