Studied by 30 peopleabstraction *
inattention to your surroundings
antecedents *
someone from whom you are descended
beaux *
boyfriends
benediction *
A blessing, usually at the end of a service
colossal *
extremely large, huge
contingency *
a future event or circumstance which is possible but cannot be predicted with certainty.
cordially *
in a warm and friendly way; with intense feeling.
commutation
from the trip
corrugated
(of a material, surface, or structure) shaped into alternate ridges and grooves.
defunct *
broken, dead
demonaic
of, like, or characteristic of a demon or demons.
denizen
an inhabitant or occupant of a particular place.
dilatory
slow to act, cause a delay
disconcerting
causing one to feel unsettled.
elicited *
evoke or draw out (a response, answer, or fact) from someone in reaction to one's own actions or questions.
euphemism
a mild or indirect word or expression substituted for one considered to be too harsh or blunt when referring to something unpleasant or embarrassing
exposultation
an act or an instance of expostulating
exultation *
a feeling of triumphant elation or jubilation; rejoicing
grotesque *
comically or repulsively ugly or distorted
harrowing *
acutely distressing, terrifying
incredulously
in a manner indicating disbelief.
ineffable
too great or extreme to be expressed or described in words.
ingraite
an ungrateful person
insidious *
proceeding in a gradual, subtle way, but with harmful effects, deceptive
insignia *
a badge or distinguishing mark of military rank, office, or membership of an organization; an official emblem. a sign.
irreverently *
showing a lack of respect for people or things that are generally taken seriously.
jaunty *
having or expressing a lively, cheerful, and self-confident manner. (jordan baker)
jonquils *
a type of plant
labyrinth *
a complicated irregular network of passages or paths in which it is difficult to find one's way; a maze.
laudable
of an action, idea, or goal) deserving praise and commendation
lethargic *
affected by lethargy; sluggish and apathetic
magnanimous *
generous or forgiving, (especially toward a rival or less powerful person.
meretricious
apparently attractive but having in reality no value or integrity.
muster *
gather
nebulous *
in the form of a cloud or haze; hazy, uncertainty
notoriety
the state of being famous or well known for some bad quality or deed.
pompadour *
a woman's hairstyle in which the hair is turned back off the forehead in a roll.
portentous
done in a pompously or overly solemn manner so as to impress.
precipitately
hastily. with excessive or careless speed tended to act precipitately when faced with an unexpected turn of events.
presumptuous
(of a person or their behavior) failing to observe the limits of what is permitted or appropriate.
punctilious*
showing great attention to detail or correct behavior.
ramifications *
a consequence of an action or event, especially when complex or unwelcome.
rancor *
bitterness or resentfulness, especially when long-standing.
relinquished
voluntarily cease to keep or claim; give up.
reveries *
a state of being pleasantly lost in one's thoughts; a daydream.
sagely *
in a profoundly wise manner.
scrutiny *
critical observation or examination.
sporadic *
occurring at irregular intervals or only in a few places; scattered or isolated.
stagnant *
still or dead
truculent
eager or quick to argue or fight; aggressively defiant.
tumultuous *
making a loud, confused noise; uproarious. violent
turgid *
excessive or embellished excessively
unfathomable *
incapable of being fully explored or understood. confused, cant understand
vestige
a trace of something that is disappearing or no longer exists.
