| appose |
to place next to or side by side; juxtapose. |
| asceticism |
self-discipline and self-denial as a means of spiritual improvement. |
| avow |
to assert or affirm. |
| dawdle |
to waste time; be slow. |
| diurnal |
occurring or active during, or belonging to, the daytime rather than nighttime. |
| emulous |
filled with the desire to equal or surpass. |
| euphoria |
a strong feeling of well-being or elation, sometimes unrealistic or unwarranted, and able to be induced by certain drugs. |
| fledge |
to grow flight feathers. |
| halcyon |
tranquil; peaceful; calm. |
| insipid |
having a bland or uninteresting flavor; tasteless. |
| louche |
of questionable decency, morality, or taste; shady; disreputable. |
| pathos |
a quality in life or art that evokes pity, sadness, or compassion. |
| pinchbeck |
false, sham, or counterfeit. |
| pungent |
sharp and strong in taste or smell. |
| tummler |
an entertainer or social director who encourages participation by guests or audience. |