| aplomb |
great self-confidence, composure, or poise. |
| appellation |
a name, title, or other designation. |
| astute |
keen in understanding and judgment; shrewd. |
| blatant |
completely obvious or undisguised, sometimes offensively so. |
| daunt |
to lessen the determination of; intimidate; discourage. |
| dilatory |
used to cause a delay. |
| disaffection |
an absence or loss of good will, faith, or loyalty, especially toward a government, principle, or the like. |
| diurnal |
occurring or active during, or belonging to, the daytime rather than nighttime. |
| foible |
a minor flaw or weakness in personality, character, or behavior. |
| glabrous |
having no hair or fuzz; bald; smooth. |
| humanism |
a doctrine or mode of thought that gives highest importance to human dignity, values, potentials, and achievements. |
| obtrude |
to thrust or force (oneself, one's concerns, or one's opinions) on another or others without being asked. |
| ostentation |
a showy display to impress others. |
| parlous |
full of dangers or risks; perilous. |
| sequester |
to remove into protection and isolation; seclude. |