| agitation |
the condition of being disturbed, anxious, or upset. |
| conservatism |
a general preference for the traditional; disinclination to change. |
| droll |
wryly amusing or humorous. |
| finicky |
exceptionally fussy or hard to satisfy. |
| genteel |
displaying traits such as refinement and politeness that are traditionally associated with wealth and education. |
| gentry |
people who come from families of high social standing. |
| impiety |
lack of reverence or respect, especially for what others consider sacred. |
| intrinsic |
being essential to or of the nature of a thing; inherent. |
| limbo1 |
(often capitalized) in theology, a place neither in heaven nor hell for souls neither saved nor condemned, such as those of unbaptized infants. |
| lustrous |
shining; glossy; bright. |
| miff |
to cause (someone) to become annoyed; offend. |
| morbid |
in an unhealthy, gloomy mental state; preoccupied with sickness, abnormality, or death. |
| pacifist |
one who opposes war and refuses to practice or acknowledge violence as a way of settling disputes or resisting aggression. |
| savory1 |
having a pleasant taste or smell; appetizing. |
| suppress |
to stop the activities or progress of, especially by force. |