Cherish
To appreciate something
Mealy-mouthed
To be afraid to speak frankly or straightforwardly.
Condemn
To criticise or disapprove
subdued
When something is kept under control; usually by force
Skeptical
To be suspicious or not completely accepting of something
Wretched
to be in a very unhappy or unfortunate state.
Ambition
To aim to achieve something (higher)
Frugal
When something is insufficient i.e. being cheap with money
