| incongruent | Made up of parts or qualities that are disparate or otherwise markedly lacking in consistency; in sharp opposition |
| amorphous | having no distinct shape; of no particular kind or character; having no pattern or structure; unorganized |
| chary | cautious or careful; characterized by great caution and wariness |
| poignant | keenly distressing to the feelings; affecting or moving the emotions |
| stoic | one who is indifferent and free from passion; unmoved by joy or grief |
| intimidate | fill with fear; to force into or deter from some action by inducing fear |
| exuberance | joyful enthusiasm; overflowing with eager enjoyment or approval |
| mangle | to injure severely, disfigure, or mutilate by cutting, slashing, or crushing; to ruin or spoil through ineptitude or ignorance |
| squalor | a filthy and wretched condition or quality |
| contrition | sincere remorse for wrongdoing; deep sorrow and repentance for sin |