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insouciance
casual lack of concern; indifference
precarious
not securely held or in position; dangerously likely to fall or collapse
lithe
thin, supple, and graceful
dowdy
unfashionable and without style in appearance
cacophony
a harsh, discordant mixture of sounds
fervent
having or displaying a passionate intensity
squander
waste (something, especially money or time) in a reckless and foolish manner
terse
sparing in the use of words; abrupt
purport
appear or claim to be or do something, especially falsely; profess
adversarial
involving or characterized by conflict or opposition
incongruous
not in harmony or keeping with the surroundings or other aspects of something
supplant
supersede and replace
dramatize
adapt (a novel) or present (a particular incident) as a play or movie
finagle
obtain (something) by devious or dishonest means
winnow
blow a current of air through (grain) in order to remove the chaff
overhaul
take apart (a piece of machinery or equipment) in order to examine it and repair it if necessary
heresy
opinion or doctrine at variance with the orthodox or accepted doctrine, especially of a church or religious system
pious
having or showing a dutiful spirit of reverence for God or an earnest wish to fulfill religious obligations
deter
to discourage or restrain from acting or proceeding
relegate
to send or consign to an inferior position, place, or condition
venerable
commanding respect because of great age or impressive dignity; worthy of veneration or reverence, as because of high office or noble character
enervating
causing one to feel drained of energy or vitality
salutary
producing good effects; beneficial
innocuous
not harmful or offensive
voluminous
occupying or containing much space; large in volume, in particular
ardent
enthusiastic or passionate
adversity
adverse or unfavorable fortune or fate; a condition marked by misfortune, calamity, or distress
whimsy
capricious humor or disposition; extravagant, fanciful, or excessively playful expression
gravitas
seriousness or sobriety, as of conduct or speech; depth
animosity
strong hostility
consecrate
to make or declare sacred; set apart or dedicate to the service of a deity
callow
inexperienced and immature
virile
having strength, energy, and a strong sex drive
pristine
in its original condition; unspoiled
timorous
showing or suffering from nervousness, fear, or a lack of confidence
Inadvertent
Not resulting from or achieved through deliberate planning
Supercilious
Behaving or looking as though one thinks one is superior to others
Arrogant
Bane
A cause of great distress or annoyance
Exacerbate
Make (a problem, bad situation, or negative feeling) worse
Viscous
Having a thick, sticky consistency between solid and liquid; having a high viscosity
Superfluous
Unnecessary, especially through being more than enough
Confound
Cause surprise or confusion in (someone), especially by acting against their expectations
Reproach
Address (someone) in such a way as to express disapproval or disappointment
Ensconce
Establish or settle in a comfortable, safe, or secret place
Ardent
Enthusiastic or passionate
Tedious
Too long, slow, or dull; tiresome of monotonous
Placate
Make (someone) less angry or hostile
Doleful
Expressing sorrow; mournful
Paltry
Small or meager
Indubitable
Impossible to doubt; unquestionable
