Talisman
Noun: Lucky charm
Bilk
Verb: to cheat, to defraud
Engender
Verb: To cause
Abasement
Noun: humiliation, degradation
Replete
Adj: full
Abrogate
Verb: to cancel, to deny, to repeal
Harbinger
Noun: indicator, bringer of a warning
Plaudit
Noun: praise
Absolution
Noun: forgiveness, pardon
Tawdry
Adj: of little value, gaudy
Lachrymose
Adj: tearful, sad
Repudiate
Verb: to shun, to eschew
Tedium
Noun: boredom
Abstemious
Adj: self denying, refraining from indulging
Blithe
Adj: free spirit, carefree