| fresco |
the art of painting on wet plaster with colors dissolved in water or limewater, or a picture produced by this method. |
| gratis |
without charging money; freely. |
| habituate |
to make accustomed to. |
| ignoble |
of low or dishonorable character; contemptible. |
| ignominious |
characterized by or associated with disgrace, dishonor, or shame; humiliating. |
| indiscretion |
lack of judgment, prudence, or restraint, especially in regard to the rights or feelings of other people. |
| interpose |
to insert (a comment, question, criticism, or the like) in the course of a conversation or speech. |
| menagerie |
a collection of usually wild or exotic animals, or the place where they are exhibited. |
| protract |
to extend in time; prolong. |
| resurgent |
surging or rising once again; coming back. |
| reticent |
reluctant to speak; not given to frequent speech; restrained; shy. |
| simpleminded |
not complex or sophisticated. |
| surveillance |
a close watch or observation, especially of a person or group of people under suspicion. |
| unseemly |
not in accord with accepted social standards; improper; indecorous. |
| venial |
able to be excused, pardoned, or forgiven, as a minor error, offense, or sin. (Cf. mortal.) |