| demeanor |
the way in which one conducts oneself; deportment. |
| dispassionate |
without strong feeling or bias; calm; impartial. |
| epithet |
a word or phrase attached to, or used in place of, a given name. |
| garner |
to accumulate, acquire, or receive in abundance. |
| imbue |
to inspire or permeate, as with an idea or emotion; deeply influence. |
| lethargy |
a state of having very low energy with drowsiness and apathy; lassitude. |
| libel |
in law, written or printed matter that is false, damages a person's reputation or material well-being, and arises from malice or extreme negligence. |
| natal |
of or concerning one's birth. |
| 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. |
| pristine |
pure, fresh, or clean as new; unspoiled or unsullied. |
| recurrence |
an act or instance of happening or appearing again or repeatedly. |
| retribution |
repayment for one's actions, especially punishment for evil. |
| spontaneous |
happening in a free way; not forced. |
| traduce |
to make malicious or false statements about; slander. |
| unworldly |
lacking sophistication; naive; provincial. |