| diffident |
unsure of oneself; shy; demure. |
| erudition |
a high level of scholarly knowledge; learnedness. |
| gaseous |
in the form of or resembling a gas. |
| impiety |
lack of reverence or respect, especially for what others consider sacred. |
| lechery |
excessive or vulgar interest in sex; prurience. |
| maritime |
of or relating to sea ships or navigation of the sea. |
| monochromatic |
having or using only a single color or shades of one color. |
| pirouette |
a ballet movement involving a rapid rotation of the body upon the toes or foot. |
| premeditate |
to consider, plan, or arrange in advance. |
| repressive |
acting or tending to restrain or subdue. |
| rhetoric |
the art, ability, or study of using language effectively in speech or writing, especially to influence or persuade one's audience. |
| supercilious |
showing an arrogant disregard, as a look, manner, or person. |
| touchstone |
a test or standard by which to evaluate the worth of something. |
| uncharacteristic |
not typical of a particular person, group, or thing, and therefore notable. |
| wend |
to go along or proceed on (one's way). |