learn or discover with certainty

something desired as a necessity

be a mystery or bewildering to

a crisis situation or point in time when a critical decision must be made

a state of being perplexed or uncertain about how to proceed in a difficult situation

someone who habitually doubts accepted beliefs

*** having a good reason and being acceptable

fail to pay up

conspicuously and outrageously bad or reprehensible

marked by peace and prosperity

a period in which someone or something was at its height of success, fame, or strength

having or conferring glory

be a hindrance or obstacle to

happening by chance or unexpectedly or unintentionally

a positive motivational influence

too extreme to bear

highly complex or intricate and occasionally devious

admiration, praise, and fame someone receives for their achievements or good deeds

not easily borne; wearing

a petty misdeed

the state of being first in importance

of or relating to or resembling Pyrrhus or his exploits (especially his sustaining staggering losses in order to defeat the Romans)

draw back, as with fear or pain

get or derive

tending or intended to rectify or improve

failing in what duty requires

to find an acceptable solution to a disagreement or difficulty

delight in another person's misfortune

good luck in making unexpected and fortunate discoveries

having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships

*** stop the spread or development of (something undesirable)

hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of

something intended to misrepresent the true nature of an activity

not propitious

unable to succeed

capable of life or normal growth and development

inadequate in amount or degree