Nouns
envoy
a representative or messenger (as of a government)
incredulous
disbelieving, skeptical
inscribe
to write or engrave; to enter a name on a list
flair
a natural quality, talent, or skill; a distinctive style
drudgery
work that is hard and tiresome
rasping
with a harsh, grating sound; a harsh sound
escalate
to elevate; to increase in intensity
horde
a vast number (as of people), a throng
monologue
a speech by one actor; a long talk by one person
candid
frank, sincere; impartial; unposed
feign
to pretend
auxiliary
giving assistance or support; a helper, aid
a small room or compartment
grievous
causing sorrow or pain; serious
scuttle
to sink a ship by cutting holes in it; to get rid of something in a decisive way; to run hastily, scurry
heterogeneous
composed of different kinds, diverse
prognosis
forecast of the probable course and outcome of a disease or situation
repugnant
offensive, disagreeable, distasteful
impel
to force, drive forward
expedient
a means to an end; advantageous, useful