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contiguous (adj)

touching; in contact; in close proximity without actually touching; near; adjacent in time

sumptuous (adj)

expensive or extravagant; magnificent; splendid

pastoral (adj)

of, characterized by, or depicting rural life, scenery, etc.

countenance (n)

the face, especially when considered as expressing a person's character or mood; facial expression

incessant (adj)

not ceasing; continual

languid (adj)

without energy or spirit; without interest or enthusiasm; sluggish; inactive

hauteur (n)

haughty manner or spirit; arrogance

ambiguous (adj)

unclear ; open to more than one interpretation

strident (adj)

having or making a harsh or loud sound; urgent, clamorous

deft (adj)

dexterous; skillful; clever

feign (v)

to put on a show of (a quality or emotion); pretend, to make up; to invent

reproach (v)

to find fault with; blame; censure; to upbraid.

supercilious (adj)

displaying arrogant pride, scorn

fractious (adj)

irritable; unruly

conscientious (adj)

involving or taking great care; painstaking; diligent

imperceptible (adj)

too slight, subtle, or gradual to be perceived

unobtrusive (adj)

inconspicuous, unassertive

complacent (adj)

pleased, especially with oneself, or one's merits, advantages, or situation, often without awareness of some potential danger or defect; self-satisfied

contemptuous (adj)

showing or expressing contempt or disdain; scornful

intimation (n)

a hint or suggestion