| buoyancy |
the capacity to float or rise to the top in a liquid or gas. |
| dogmatist |
one who asserts opinions or beliefs as though they were facts. |
| immobile |
standing or holding still; not moving; motionless. |
| jollity |
the state or quality of being merry; gaiety. |
| languid |
lacking or not showing strength, energy, or spirit; weak, slow, or listless. |
| obtuse |
not keen or quick to notice, feel, or comprehend; dull or insensitive. |
| outstrip |
to exceed or surpass. |
| ovation |
a prolonged or enthusiastic episode of applause for someone, as following a performance. |
| pert |
impudent or saucy. |
| rebuff |
to reject, repel, block, or set back. |
| revitalize |
to bring new life to. |
| sequel |
what follows afterwards, such as the next event in a series, especially as it arises from previous events. |
| verve |
energetic enthusiasm; liveliness. |
| vignette |
a brief written or musical sketch, or brief film scene, that describes or characterizes a person, incident, situation, or the like. |
| winnow |
to sift through, or separate out the desired or worthwhile from the undesired or worthless part of, as by critical analysis. |