| abash |
to cause to feel embarrassed, uneasy, or ashamed. |
| abide |
to put up with; stand. |
| austere |
having only what is needed; very simple or plain. |
| blithe |
indifferent or casual; unconcerned. |
| contretemps |
an embarrassing or unfortunate happening; mishap; mischance. |
| disabuse |
to free (a person) from misconception or deception; set straight. |
| doyen |
the senior or highest-ranking male member of a group. |
| humanism |
a doctrine or mode of thought that gives highest importance to human dignity, values, potentials, and achievements. |
| incumbent |
currently holding an office or position. |
| insouciant |
having no cares or anxieties; light-hearted; carefree. |
| jubilate |
to feel joyful; rejoice; exult. |
| laconic |
using very few words; succinct; terse. |
| lapidary |
an expert on or dealer in gemstones. |
| panegyric |
a formal speech or piece of writing devoted to publicly praising a person or thing. |
| symbiosis |
a close association, usually a mutually beneficial relationship, between two dissimilar organisms. |