| academicism |
in the arts, rigid adherence to accepted and traditional forms. |
| advert |
to direct the attention by comment or remark. |
| asceticism |
self-discipline and self-denial as a means of spiritual improvement. |
| daunt |
to lessen the determination of; intimidate; discourage. |
| deign |
to consider some act to be appropriate or in keeping with one's dignity; condescend. |
| descry |
to see or make out, especially something obscured or at a distance. |
| diurnal |
occurring or active during, or belonging to, the daytime rather than nighttime. |
| Draconian |
(often lower case) harshly cruel or rigorous. |
| eidetic |
pertaining to or designating the ability to recall images in almost perfect detail. |
| extempore |
without plan or preparation; impromptu or improvised. |
| garrulous |
given to talking excessively. |
| jubilate |
to feel joyful; rejoice; exult. |
| lupine2 |
fierce; greedy. |
| quiescence |
a state of inaction, rest, or stillness; dormancy. |
| relict |
a plant, animal, or geological feature that has survived in a considerably changed environment. |