| archives |
the body of records or information pertaining to an institution, organization, or historical figure. |
| avocation |
a secondary occupation, usually one pursued for recreation; hobby. |
| earthy |
realistic, practical, and unpretentious. |
| ennui |
a general feeling of boredom and dissatisfaction, especially with all aspects of life. |
| fop |
a man who is highly concerned with, and often vain about, his appearance and manners; dandy. |
| habitable |
capable of being lived in. |
| immobile |
standing or holding still; not moving; motionless. |
| inopportune |
occurring at an undesirable or unreasonable time. |
| insubstantial |
lacking firmness or solidity; slight. |
| offhand |
done without thinking or preparing ahead of time. |
| patrician |
of, concerning, or belonging to an aristocratic class. |
| philanthropy |
collective efforts made to do good for others, especially in the form of making monetary donations or engaging in charitable works. |
| resuscitate |
to bring back to life or consciousness; revive. |
| ruminate |
to think at length; meditate. |
| salubrious |
favorable to good health; healthy; wholesome. |