Peen

Set 1

1. Apocryphal: Of doubtful authenticity, although widely circulated as being true.

2. Arcane: Understood by few; mysterious or secret.

3. Convene: To call together, assemble, or gather, especially for a meeting.

4. Expedient: Convenient and practical, although possibly improper or immoral.

5. Gesticulate: To use dramatic gestures instead of speaking or to emphasize one’s words.

6. Imperturbable: Unable to be upset or excited; calm and composed.

7. Increment: An increase or addition, especially one of a series on a fixed scale.

8. Levity: Humor or lack of seriousness, especially in a serious matter.

9. Mortify: To cause someone to feel deeply ashamed, humiliated, or embarrassed.

10. Periphery: The outer limits or edge of an area or object.

11. Reiterate: To say something again or repeatedly for emphasis or clarity.

12. Subterfuge: Deceit used to achieve a goal or avoid detection.

13. Vacillate: To alternate or waver between opinions or actions; be indecisive.

Set 2

1. Accoutrements: Additional items of dress or equipment, typically used for a specific activity.

2. Aggrieved: Feeling resentment at having been unfairly treated.

3. Disconcert: To unsettle or disturb the composure of someone.

4. Interpose: To place or insert something between two things; intervene.

5. Modicum: A small or moderate amount of something.

6. Opulent: Ostentatiously rich, luxurious, or lavish.

7. Propensity: A natural inclination or tendency to behave in a certain way.

8. Therapeutic: Relating to the healing of disease; having a beneficial effect on body or mind.

9. Utilitarian: Designed to be useful or practical rather than attractive.

Set 3

1. Autonomy: Independence or self-governance; the ability to make one’s own decisions.

2. Circumspect: Wary and unwilling to take risks; cautious.

3. Composure: The state of being calm and in control of one’s emotions.

4. Edifice: A large, imposing building or structure; also, a complex system of beliefs.

5. Incognito: Having one’s true identity concealed.

6. Interim: The intervening time; temporary or provisional arrangements.

7. Mausoleum: A large, stately building housing a tomb or tombs.

8. Reverie: A state of being pleasantly lost in one’s thoughts; a daydream.