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affable (adj.)
diffusing warmth and friendliness
affectation (n.)
behavior intended to impress
conciliate (v.)
gain the good will of or cause to be more favorably inclined
consternation (n.)
a feeling of alarm, confusion, or dismay
dally (v.)
to waste time
fob (n.)
a chain for a pocket watch or a small pocket used to hold a watch
goiter (n.)
a swelling of the neck
impertinent (adj.)
showing a bold or rude lack of respect; inattentive
incredulous (adj.)
not disposed or willing to believe; unbelieving
insidious (adj.)
slowly and subtly harmful or destructive
jaded (adj.)
bored or apathetic after experiencing too much of something
magnanimous (adj.)
noble and generous in spirit
mollify (v.)
to calm or soothe somebody who is angry or upset
muse (v.)
reflect deeply on a subject
ostentatiously (adv.)
the act of making a showy display
peremptory (adj.)
expecting to be obeyed and unwilling to tolerate disobedience
privation (n.)
the act of stripping someone of food, money, or rights
proffer (v.)
present for acceptance or rejection
pubis (n.)
the forward portion of the hip bone
supplication (n.)
a humble request for help from someone in authority
vacuous (adj.)
devoid of significance or point
vehemently (adv.)
in a forceful manner
voracious (adj.)
desiring or consuming food in great quantity
voluptuously (adv.)
suggesting unrestrained pleasure
wayfarer (n.)
a pedestrian who walks from place to place
wheedling (v.)
persuading by flattery
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