| impertinence | no respect |
| decrepit | broken down |
| grotesque | outlandish or bizarre |
| trepidation | a state of dread, scared |
| vexation | a condition of being annoyed, upset |
| presumptuous | going beyond what is right or proper |
| vaguely | lacking definite shape, form, or character, faintly |
| quays | a wharf |
| promenade | a leisurely walk, stroll |
| unimpeachable | beyond doubt, question, or reproach |
| agog | full of intense, excitement |
| prattled | babble, prate |