| affront |
something that is said or done on purpose to be rude or mean. |
| anonymous |
having an unknown name or identity. |
| bedlam |
a situation or scene of confused disorder and uproar. |
| boor |
a rough-mannered or insensitive person. |
| hitherto |
until this time; previously. |
| inaccessible |
hard or impossible to reach, approach, or attain. |
| invigorate |
to fill with energy, strength, or life. |
| laity |
the body of members of a religious group who are not part of the clergy. |
| mannerism |
a distinctive and habitual behavioral characteristic. |
| mellifluous |
flowing and sweet, as though with honey. |
| openhanded |
tending to give to others; generous. |
| vacillate |
to hesitate or waver in giving an opinion or making a decision; be indecisive. |
| venial |
able to be excused, pardoned, or forgiven, as a minor error, offense, or sin. (Cf. mortal.) |
| visage |
the face of a person, statue, or the like, especially in regard to its appearance or expression. |
| whimsical |
characterized by or resulting from a sudden desire or fancy. |