| complaisance |
willingness to please. |
| credulity |
an inclination to believe or trust, especially without sufficient basis or evidence; gullibility. |
| dapper |
neat and stylish in dress and appearance. |
| decimation |
the act of destroying a large part or number of something. |
| depict |
to show, describe, or portray in a painting, sculpture, or written work. |
| fickle |
quickly changing without reason or warning, especially in affection or allegiance; variable or capricious. |
| ignominious |
characterized by or associated with disgrace, dishonor, or shame; humiliating. |
| mystical |
spiritually powerful, significant, or symbolic. |
| nonchalance |
cool confidence and unconcern; casual indifference. |
| pert |
impudent or saucy. |
| philanthropist |
one who engages in charitable activities. |
| repast |
a meal, or the food eaten at a meal. |
| sordid |
morally bad; ignoble or base. |
| substantive |
of or pertaining to the fundamental nature or concerns of something; essential. |
| sultry |
uncomfortably hot and humid. |