| academicism |
in the arts, rigid adherence to accepted and traditional forms. |
| daunt |
to lessen the determination of; intimidate; discourage. |
| dissimulate |
to hide one's true feelings, intentions, or the like by pretense or hypocrisy. |
| facsimile |
an exact copy or duplicate of something printed or of a picture. |
| fixation |
an obsession, especially one that interferes with normal functioning. |
| forbear |
to keep or abstain from (an action or utterance). |
| idyllic |
charmingly simple and natural, as a scene or experience; suggestive of peaceful countryside. |
| lachrymose |
weeping, tending to weep readily, or being on the point of tears; tearful. |
| malaise |
a state or condition of feeling generally unwell, mentally depressed, sluggish, or uneasy. |
| parvenu |
a person who has suddenly acquired wealth or status, without acquiring the tastes, manners, customs, or the like of his or her new station. |
| pungency |
sharpness or bite in taste or smell. |
| remonstrate |
to say in opposition, protest, or objection. |
| schadenfreude |
(often capitalized) pleasure derived from the misfortune of others. |
| shibboleth |
a slogan, phrase, or belief that characterizes or is held devotedly by a group. |
| unabashed |
not feeling or showing embarrassment, uneasiness, or shame. |