Educated by Tara Westover vocabulary

solemnity (definition)

dignified seriousness

feral (definition)

wild, savage

erratic (definition)

liable to sudden unpredictable change

tincture (definition)

a medicine consisting of an extract in an alcohol solution

ornery (definition)

having a difficult and contrary disposition

palliative (definition)

remedy that alleviates pain without curing

caveat (definition)

a warning against certain acts

irreproachable (definition)

free of guilt; not subject to blame

coquettish (definition)

flirtatious

pious (definition)

having or showing or expressing reverence for a deity

preen (definition)

dress or groom with elaborate care

jaundiced (definition)

showing or affected by prejudice or envy or distaste

panache (definition)

distinctive and stylish elegance

shibboleth (definition)

a manner of speaking that is distinctive of a particular group of people

haggard (definition)

showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering

interperse (definition)

between or among

feign (definition)

to give a false appearance; to pretend

wrest (definition)

to take by force

euphemism (definition)

an inoffensive expression that is substituted for one that is considered offensive

impregnable (definition)

unable to be captured or broken into

lofty (definition)

of high moral or intellectual value

visceral (definition)

obtained through intuition rather than from reasoning or observation

estrangement (definition)

separation resulting from hostility

aperture (definition)

an opening

diaspora (definition)

A dispersion of people from their homeland