abstemious; adj.

sparing in eating and drinking

acquiesce; verb

agree without protesting

altruistic; adj

unselfishly generous; concerned for others

astute; adj.

wise; shrewd; keen

candor; noun

candidly; adv

frankness; open honesty

incite; verb

to stir up or arouse into action (negative way)

intimidate; verb

to frighten or bully

meticulous; adj

meticulously; adv

painstaking; excessively careful

obstinate; adj

obstinately- adv.

stubborn; hard to control or treat

ravenous; adj

extremely hungry

satirical; adj

satire; noun

mocking; characterized by ironic, sarcastic, caustic wit ot attack or expose folly

undermine; verb

to weaken