| condescension |
patronizing, arrogant behavior or attitude. |
| gawk |
to look at someone or something fixedly and somewhat dopily; gape. |
| immobile |
standing or holding still; not moving; motionless. |
| impassive |
not having, showing, or responding to emotion; unfeeling, expressionless, or insensitive. |
| maternal |
of, having to do with, or like a mother. |
| maternity |
the state of being a mother; motherhood. |
| medley |
a musical piece that uses the melodies from several different pieces of music. |
| mellifluous |
flowing and sweet, as though with honey. |
| misconception |
an error in understanding; wrong notion or idea. |
| permeable |
of a substance, being such that gas or liquid can penetrate or diffuse through it. |
| precipitous |
very steep or sudden; rising or dropping abruptly. |
| preemptive |
of or relating to a strike or attack such as a bid in bridge or a military attack, made in anticipation of or to prevent an opposing strike. |
| receptive |
open and willing to accommodate new thoughts and ideas. |
| throe |
(usually plural) any convulsive or anguished struggle, or great exertion. |
| volition |
the act of willing, deciding, or choosing. |