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Select the correct definition for each word

Felicity

the state of being happy a beautiful urban area an area with a high population of cats

Abnegation

a shortcoming or imperfection the act of giving up a right, possession etc. the expression of a wish that misfortune befall someone

Zenith

the highest point the end of an event student of Zen teachings

Clairvoyant

to move lightly through air someone who can perceive things not present to the senses a floating piece of paper

Kismet

to meet at a close location a previous meeting spot fate

Plight

someone who weighs less than average on the edge of a decision a situation from which extrication is difficult

Conspicuous

to reverse combustibility giving extra space obvious to the eye or mind

Revere

to beg for something to have great respect to reverse an action

Auspicious

promising success to cause suspicion to show a favorable sign

Parlance

when someone is paid to talk about their specialization a genre of dance a way or manner of speaking

Flout

to express one's confidence openly to flee from a disaster openly disregard

Perpetual

forgetful continuing forever or indefinitely addicted to criminal activity

Ascetic

someone who is obsessed with cleanliness someone who practices self denial as a spiritual discipline a faultfinding critic

Abdicate

to become judgmental to read something out loud with purpose give up, such as power, as of monarchs and emperors

Abscond

to love or be affectionate towards something to give oneself up to run away secretively

Implacable

a place setting incapable of being appeased unable to forgive quickly

Arid

lacking sufficient water or rainfall to get rid of without respect

Lithe

an arm or a leg a thin material graceful, flexible

Feral

to give up quickly to have a strong scent wild or savage

Muster

something that needs to be done in a crucial period of time gather or bring together to feel forced to do something