bland |
without interest, spirit, or excitement; dull; indifferent. |
bucolic |
of or suggesting the countryside or a rustic style of life, especially one that is quiet and pleasant. |
culmination |
the highest point; zenith; climax. |
disparate |
essentially different and distinct. |
epitaph |
on a gravestone or tomb, an inscription commemorating the dead person. |
equanimity |
the quality of remaining calm, serene, or unruffled, especially under stress; composure. |
equivocation |
the act of communicating in ambiguous, shifting, or indecisive terms, often to avoid or deceive. |
exhilaration |
intense high spirits. |
fitful |
occurring at irregular intervals. |
occult |
of, pertaining to, or with the aid of the supernatural. |
stature |
relative status as measured by skill or achievement; reputation. |
trepidation |
a condition of anxiety or dread; alarm. |
unworldly |
lacking sophistication; naive; provincial. |
unyielding |
hard; firm; resistant to pressure or force. |
valediction |
a farewell speech, especially one given by a student of the highest honors at a graduation ceremony. |