Words

an irresistible irrational impulse to perform an act

amendment or clause added to a legislative bill

place where food is kept

dig a mine beneath

acting as a mediator

sound on judgment

study of the sociological phenomena associated with old age

very unreﬁned

abrupt and frank in speech or manner

something that forces

self-indulgently carefree

after improvement)

absolute skeptic

to weaken one’s principles, ideals, etc. to expedite things

stealthily lie in waiting

eager enjoyment

varying from of an element

make or become foul

mexican hairless

very bad or disagreeable

to lay open to danger, suspicion, or disrepute

quick and energetic

(of a person or writing) digressing

demand and obtain by force

local or provincial dialect

to settle or adjust by concessions on both sides

a baring of one’s reputation to danger, suspicion, or disrepute

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