aversion ... an intense or definite dislike
punctilio ... a nice point of conduct, ceremony, etc.
segregate ... separate; set apart [lit. to set apart from the flock]
revoke ... to withdraw, repeal, rescind, cancel, or annul
terrigenous ... earthborn
animate ... to give life to; bring to life
malignant ... having an evil influence
implicate ... to show to have a connection with a crime, fault, etc.; involve
dependent ... hanging down
Benign ... good natured; kindly
postpone ... to put off until later; defer; delay