wilt

become fatigued; lose strength

defiant

boldly resisting authority or an opposing force

touchy

quick to take offense

begrudgingly

in an unwilling manner

complexion

the coloring of a person's face

flummox

be a mystery or bewildering to

civics

the study of the duties and rights of citizenship

calisthenics

light exercises designed to promote general fitness

shiftless

lacking ambition or initiative

perfectionist

one displeased by anything that does not meet high standards

sulk

be in a huff and display one's displeasure

recitation

a public instance of repeating something prepared in advance