ardent (adj., p. 4): displaying or characterized by strong enthusiasm or devotion

emaciated (adj., p. 9): characterized by extreme thinness, as if from starvation

countenance (n., p. 10): the face or facial features

cull (v., p. 11 ): to pick out from others; select

paroxysm (n., p. 12): a sudden outburst of emotion or action

ameliorate (v., p. 13): to make or become better; improve

indefatigable (adj., p. 14): incapable or seemingly incapable of being fatigued; tireless

beneficence (n., p. 20): the state or quality of being kind, charitable, or beneficial

predilection (n., p. 20): a partiality or disposition in favor of something; a preference

apathy (n., p. 20): lack of interest or concern; indifference

malignity (n., p. 23): intense ill will or great hatred

repugnance (n., p. 25): great dislike; aversion

lassitude (n., p. 35): a state or feeling of weariness, diminished energy, or listlessness

asylum (no, p. 36): a place offering protection and safety; a shelter

salubrious (adj., p. 45): conducive or favorable to health or well-being