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demure
(adj.) quiet, shy, modest, or reserved in manner
derision
(n.) contemptuous ridicule or mockery
disconcert
(v.) to upset the calm or self-assurance of; ruffle
hector
(v.) to talk in a bullying manner
incongruous
(adj.) not suitable or fitting; out of place
indignant
(adj.) feeling or showing anger in response to something considered unjust or unworthy
insinuate
(v.) to suggest (something derogatory) subtly and indirectly
lassitude
(n.) lack of mental or physical energy; weariness or listlessness; lethargy
magnanimity
(n.) generosity or willingness to forgive
meritorious
(adj.) having worth or high quality; deserving of praise or reward
mollify
(v.) to ease or soothe the anger or emotion of; make calmer; appease
oracular
(adj.) of, like, pertaining to, of having the nature of divine wisdom; prophetic; wise
parsimonious
(adj.) excessively frugal; stingy
quay
(n.) a pier, wharf, or other structure built along a shore for landing, loading, and unloading boats or ships
repose
(n.) the state of being at rest
sheepish
(adj.) showing embarrassment, as from becoming aware of having done something foolish or stupid
sullen
(adj.) silently indicating resentment or bad temper
supercilious
(adj.) showing an arrogant disregard, as a look, manner, or person
taciturn
(adj.) habitually silent and uncommunicative
veneration
(n.) a feeling of great respect; awe; reverence
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