| Term | Definition |
|---|
| exuberant | uninhibitedly (extremely) enthusiastic |
| dire | dreadful, terrible, causing great fear |
| genial | warmly and pleasantly cheerful, cordial |
| emanated | flowed out, came forth, originated |
| sage | a profoundly wise person |
| aesthetic | concerning the appreciation of beauty or good taste (opposite of pure intellectuality) |
| rancor | bitter resentment, hatred, malice |
| procured | to obtain or get by care, effort, or the use of special means |
| ardor | passion, fervor, great warmth of feeling |
| tumult | violent and noisy commotion in a crowd, uproar |
| impartial | not biased, fair |
| valor | boldness in battle, bravery, courage |
| Prosaic | commonplace, uninspired, dull |
| austere | severe, strict |
| complacent | smug, self-sufficient |
| dubious | doubtful, uncertain, suspicious |
| ephemeral | short-lived, fleeting |
| insipid | bland, boring |
| obscure | unclear, clouded, partly hidden, little known |
| depravity | corruption, wickedness |
| expedite | to quicken, accelerate |
| peripheral | on the edge, unimportant |
| taciturn | quiet, uncommunicative, silent |
| expedient | advantageous, convenient |
| fastidious | finicky, overly critical, picky |
| novel | new and interesting |
| parsimony | stinginess, frugality, skimpiness |
| provincial | narrow-minded, unsophisticated |
| respite | a break, a rest |
| anecdote | a brief, humorous story |
| drone | to talk on and on in a dull way |
| desecrate | to show disrespect or to deface something sacred |
| euphonious | melodious, pleasant sounding |
| cacophonous | harsh sounding |
| guile | cunning, deceitfulness |
| immutable | unchanging, permanent |
| incessant | non-stop, never ending, ceaseless |
| static | unchanging, not moving |
| bastion | a stronghold, a fort |
| benign | kindly, good natured |
| credulous | gullible, ready to believe without proof |
| disparage | to speak poorly of, belittle, ridicule |
| philanthropist | someone who benefits mankind through charitable gifts or acts |
| virulent | harmful, potent, dangerous |
| zeal | enthusiasm, fanaticism, passion |
| acuity | sharpness of perception, insight |
| affable | friendly, agreeable |
| avarice | greed, covetousness, materialism |
| devoid | completely lacking, empty |
| disheveled | Marked by disorder; untidy |
| lamentable | pitiable, regrettable |
| ostentatious | flashy, gaudy, showy, pretentious (stuck up) |
| patron: | a sponsor or benefactor, wealthy supporter of an artist or other |
| contour | outline of a figure, body, or mass |
| languid | slow, lacking in energy or spirit |
| allure | to attract with something desirable |
| protuberance | something such as a bulge, swelling, or knob that sticks out |
| sublime | Not to be excelled; supreme, perfect, heavenly |
| parody | imitation of a style, person, show, or text for comic effect |
| nebulous | vague, Cloudy, misty, or hazy |
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