| alcove |
a partly enclosed area of a room. |
| amiable |
having or showing a friendly manner. |
| contrive |
to plan in a clever way; invent. |
| nostalgia |
a longing for the past. |
| orator |
a person who delivers a public speech, or one skilled at formal public speaking. |
| populace |
the people who live in a particular place. |
| predominant |
being the chief or greatest in importance, status, influence, or the like. |
| ruddy |
reddish; rosy. |
| ruminate |
to think at length; meditate. |
| scuttle2 |
to move or run as if in a hurry; scurry. |
| sprightly |
lively, spirited, or energetic. |
| stipulate |
to specify or arrange as a condition of an agreement. |
| suppress |
to stop the activities or progress of, especially by force. |
| utilitarian |
of, concerning, or aiming at usefulness. |
| vibrant |
full of energy, life, or constant activity. |