tfa

approbation

Approval or praise, often in formal contexts.

capricious

Subject to sudden changes; fickle or whimsical.

contemptible

Deserving disdain; despicable or worthless.

discerned

Perceived or recognized something clearly.

dogged

Persistent in effort; stubbornly tenacious.

dregs

The remnants of a liquid; the least desirable part.

dynamism

Energy and enthusiasm; vigorous activity.

emissary

A representative sent on a mission.

esoteric

Intended for or understood by a small group.

feigned

Pretended or simulated; not genuine.

haggard

Looking exhausted and unwell, especially from fatigue.

imperious

Assuming power or authority without justification.

improvident

Lacking foresight; neglecting future needs.

incipient

In an initial stage; beginning to develop.

interim

Temporary; occurring in the meantime.

meagre

Lacking in quantity or quality; insufficient.

mirth

Joyfulness or amusement, often expressed through laughter.

plaintive

Expressing sorrow or melancholy; mournful.

poignant

Evoking a strong emotional response; touching.

prowess

Skill or expertise in a particular activity.

specious

Superficially plausible but actually wrong.

tendril

A slender, threadlike structure; often in climbing plants.

valediction

A farewell or statement of goodbye.

voluble

Characterized by fluent and talkative speech.

wily

Cunning and skilled at deceiving.