| affectation |
falseness or superficiality of appearance or behavior; pretense. |
| arable |
capable of being farmed. |
| avid |
having or showing great enthusiasm. |
| bolster |
to give support with a cushion or pillow. |
| entomology |
the science concerned with insects. |
| grandeur |
the quality of being majestic or splendid. |
| inglorious |
bringing shame or disgrace; shameful; dishonorable. |
| insolence |
rude or impudent behavior or speech. |
| invoke |
to call out to (a god, muse, or the like) for help, support, protection, or inspiration. |
| lucrative |
producing monetary gain; profitable. |
| mediation |
the act or process of mediating between two disputing or disagreeing parties to bring about a resolution; arbitration. |
| morose |
gloomy or sullen. |
| odorous |
having or giving off a distinctive or strong smell. |
| palpitate |
of the heart, to pulsate rapidly; flutter; quiver. |
| paltry |
small, trifling, or worthless. |