| astral |
of, concerning, emanating from, or resembling the stars; stellar. |
| avocation |
a secondary occupation, usually one pursued for recreation; hobby. |
| caustic |
bitingly critical. |
| delude |
to cause to hold a false belief; mislead; deceive. |
| expendable |
considered able to be replaced, given up, or sacrificed. |
| inglorious |
bringing shame or disgrace; shameful; dishonorable. |
| materialistic |
being more greatly concerned with things in the world that can be acquired than with spiritual matters or values. |
| motif |
a distinct formal unit such as a design, theme, or musical phrase that may repeat in, dominate, characterize, or be a prominent feature of an aesthetic or decorative work. |
| ogle |
to look or stare at (someone) in a lustful or flirtatious manner. |
| pert |
impudent or saucy. |
| preoccupation |
the state of being completely engrossed or absorbed in thought. |
| receptive |
open and willing to accommodate new thoughts and ideas. |
| squabble |
to quarrel over trivial matters; bicker. |
| subterfuge |
a stratagem or artifice used to hide, avoid, or deceive. |
| tertiary |
third in order, rank, importance, degree, or the like. |