| cumulative |
becoming larger or greater by means of gradual addition. |
| equivocate |
to express oneself ambiguously, often to avoid giving a direct answer or to deceive. |
| exuberance |
the condition or quality of being vigorously happy or high-spirited. |
| ludicrous |
worthy of mockery; laughable and ridiculous. |
| manipulate |
to handle or operate skillfully with the hands. |
| nonconformity |
refusal or failure to adjust one's behavior and actions to accord or comply with societal customs, values, or the like. |
| pictorial |
pertaining to, made of, or containing drawings, paintings, or photographs. |
| preoccupation |
the state of being completely engrossed or absorbed in thought. |
| quizzical |
expressing doubt, confusion, or questioning; puzzled. |
| rabble1 |
a confused and uncontrolled crowd; disorderly mob. |
| revere |
to respect or admire greatly. |
| solace |
comfort or consolation in times of sorrow or suffering. |
| tedium |
the state or condition of being dull, boring, or wearisome; monotony. |
| unconscionable |
not restrained or guided by a concern for what is right and just; unprincipled. |
| waif |
a child without a home or friends. |