| abeyance |
temporary suspension or cessation. |
| asceticism |
self-discipline and self-denial as a means of spiritual improvement. |
| attune |
to adjust so as to be harmonious. |
| berate |
to reproach or scold severely. |
| contretemps |
an embarrassing or unfortunate happening; mishap; mischance. |
| diurnal |
occurring or active during, or belonging to, the daytime rather than nighttime. |
| erudite |
having or showing a high level of scholarly knowledge; learned. |
| halcyon |
tranquil; peaceful; calm. |
| hypocrisy |
the practice or an instance of stating or pretending to hold beliefs or principles that one does not actually live by; insincerity. |
| misfeasance |
a normally lawful act performed in an unlawful way. |
| obtrusive |
aggressive and self-assertive, or inclined to be so. |
| rapacious |
capable of capturing and eating live prey; predacious. |
| stanch1 |
to cause (a liquid, especially blood) to stop flowing. |
| stipple |
a method of painting, drawing, or engraving by applying small points, dots, or dabs to a surface. |
| unabashed |
not feeling or showing embarrassment, uneasiness, or shame. |