Tribulation
a cause of great suffering or truble
Supple
readily adaptable to new situations a supple mind. 2a : capable of being bent without creases or breaks
Eschew
Deliberately avoid using, abstain from
Febrile
Having or showing symptoms of fever
Inveigle
Persuade someone to do something by means of deception or flattery
Vindicate
Clear of blame or suspicion
Confound
Surprise, mixup with something else
Construe
interpret (a word or action) in a particular way.
“his words could hardly beconstrued asan apology”
Fulcrum
the point on which a lever rests or is supported and on which it pivots
Genteel
Polite, refined.
Genteel upbringing
Vile
Extremely unpleasant