| depose |
to deprive of rank or office, especially from an important position such as that of king. |
| discretion |
the freedom or authority to use one's own judgment. |
| harmonious |
characterized by agreement or accord. |
| infelicity |
the quality or condition of being inappropriate, or unfortunate in the given circumstances. |
| languish |
to lose strength or energy; weaken. |
| monotony |
tiresome lack of variation. |
| piety |
worshipful devotion to and veneration of God or family. |
| quibble |
an unimportant, petty, or trivial disagreement or objection. |
| ruminate |
to think at length; meditate. |
| shard |
a piece of a broken object, especially a fragment of pottery or glass. |
| sophomoric |
displaying intellectual pretentiousness or proud confidence about one's knowledge when actually poorly informed or immature. |
| tincture |
an alcohol solution containing a medicinal substance. |
| underscore |
to emphasize by, or as if by, drawing a line beneath. |
| vagary |
an erratic, unpredictable, or extravagant occurrence, action, or idea; whim. |
| vivacious |
full of life and spirit; animated. |