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Pique noun-a transient feeling of wounded vanity: resentment
Dilettante noun-an admirer or lover of the arts or one who has a superficial interest in an art or branch of knowledge: dabbler
Atypical adjective- not typical: irregular, unusual
Nondescript adjective- lacking distinctive or interesting qualities: dull: drab
Wane intransitive verb- to decrease in size, extent, or degree; to fall gradually from power, prosperity, or influence: dwindle: ebb: dim
Extinct adjective- no longer burning, active, or existing; gone out of use: superseded
Idyllic adjective- pleasing or picturesque in natural simplicity; of, relating to, or being an idyll
Galvanize verb- to stimulate or excite as if by an electric shock; to coat with zinc
Encumbrance noun- something that slows you down or burdens you: impediment: burden
Gaudy adjective- ostentatiously or tastelessly ornamented, marked by extravagance or tasteless showiness: outlandish: garish: flashy
Profuse pouring forth abundantly
Dulcet pleasing to the ear, a soothing sound
Impromptu made or done in the spur of the moment
Malevolent evil, spiteful
Wistful full of yearning or desire tinged with melancholy
Raiment clothing, garments
Brigand one who lives by plunder, usually as a member of a group: BANDIT
Corpulent having a large, bulky body: OBESE
Rail to revile or scold in harsh, insolent, or abusive language
Raconteur a person who excels in telling anecdotes (personal stories)
Sullen adjective- gloomy
Rift noun- a divide or fault line
Emissary noun- a secret agent
Ruminate verb- to meditate on, think over
Livid adjective- very angry
Martinet noun- a strict disciplinarian
Bagatelle noun- a trifle, unimportant
Callow adjective- childish, unsophisticated
Appalled adjective- disgusted, shocked and disgusted
Penchant noun- a strong tendency or leaning toward
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