| agog |
highly excited and full of anticipation. |
| antebellum |
in or of the period prior to a war, especially the American Civil War. |
| cantankerous |
irritable, stubborn, and quarrelsome. |
| cravat |
a scarf or band of cloth tied loosely about the neck. |
| debouch |
to advance out of a confined or narrow space such as a canyon into open country. |
| electuary |
a drug mixed with honey, syrup, or the like to form a paste to be smeared on the teeth or gums of a sick animal. |
| erudite |
having or showing a high level of scholarly knowledge; learned. |
| idyllic |
charmingly simple and natural, as a scene or experience; suggestive of peaceful countryside. |
| ingenuous |
having or showing simplicity and lack of sophistication; artless. |
| neophyte |
a beginner or novice at any activity. |
| paroxysm |
a sudden strong outburst of feelings or actions. |
| pedantic |
making or characterized by an excessive display of learnedness, or overly insistent on scholarly details and formalities. |
| pungent |
sharp and strong in taste or smell. |
| pusillanimous |
shamefully timid; cowardly. |
| veneration |
a feeling of great respect; awe; reverence. |