Ch. 1 TOWM

mollified Adj

Made less angry or upset

Diaphanous adj

So thin as to transmit light

Unabashed adj

Not embarrassed or ashamed

Hedonism n

The belief that pursuing pleasure leads to the greatest good

Idiosyncrasies n

Quirks or Behaviors that make a person different

Patois n

A regional dialect of language

Insatiable adj

Impossible to satisfy

Retrospect n

Contemplation of things passed

Askance adv

Done with suspicion or disapproval

Acquiesced v

To agree or give into something

Recalibrate v

Reset or find tune for a better outcome

Chagrin n

Strong feeling or embarrassment

Gaunt adj

Extremely thin, especially from sickness, hunger, or cold

diatribe n

Thunderous verbal attack

Gregarious adj

Naturally inclined to enjoy the company of other people