shortfall
the property of being an amount by which something is less than expected or required
confront
oppose, as in hostility or a competition
renowned
widely known and esteemed
predilection
a predisposition in favor of something
sway
move back and forth or sideways
boisterous
full of rough and exuberant animal spirits
buttress
a support usually of stone or brick; supports the wall of a building
averse
(usually followed by `to') strongly opposed
outset
the time at which something is supposed to begin
deficient
inadequate in amount or degree
drove
a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together
magnanimous
noble and generous in spirit
roister
engage in boisterous, drunken merrymaking
convivial
occupied with or fond of the pleasures of good company
notoriety
the state of being known for some unfavorable act or quality
defame
charge falsely or with malicious intent; attack the good name and reputation of someone
replete
filled to satisfaction with food or drink
glutton
a person who is devoted to eating and drinking to excess
plebeian
of or associated with the great masses of people
skullduggery
verbal misrepresentation intended to take advantage of you in some way
