glossary 2

languid

of a person, manner or gesture, displaying or showing a disinclination for physical effort; slow and relaxed

traipse

walk or move reluctantly or wearily

affinity

a natural liking and understanding of someone or something

smorgasbord

a range of open delicacies serves as a buffet

chortle

chuckle, laugh noisily

astute

shrewd, having or showing the ability to accurately access situations and people and turn it to ones advantage

nonplussed

so surprised and confused that you are unsure of how to act

inept

incompetent, showing no skill

broach

bring up a difficult subject for discussion

abate

subside or reduce

acclimate

to become accustomed to a new weather or new conditions

flippant

not showing a serious or respectful attitude

dissent

the holding or expressions of opinions at variance with those commonly held

consternation

a feeling of anxiety or dismay typically at something unexpected

forlorn

pitifully sad and abandoned or lonely