| acumen |
superior insight; quickness and shrewdness of judgment, especially in practical matters. |
| buxom |
of a woman, having a full figure and healthy appearance. |
| cerebral |
characterized by intellect or reason. |
| confound |
to perplex or bewilder; confuse. |
| decrepit |
in poor condition because of old age or much use; dilapidated; worn-out. |
| dissociate |
to sever a mental connection between; separate. |
| dowdy1 |
not at all stylish; shabby or dull. |
| expulsion |
an act or instance of forcing out, or the state of being forced out. |
| hitherto |
until this time; previously. |
| instigate |
to purposely agitate or incite; provoke; foment. |
| languor |
lack of strength or energy; weakness or listlessness. |
| mores |
the behaviors and manners accepted and expected in a social group, embodying its fundamental moral standards. |
| seclude |
to keep apart from other people or activity. |
| tempestuous |
characterized by disturbance or commotion; stormy; turbulent. |
| vivacity |
the characteristic or state of being vivacious; liveliness; sprightliness; animation. |