pomposity
The quality of displaying an unnecessarily overzealous sense of satisfaction with one’s own importance in the world.
iridescent
Displaying a vividly lustrous rainbow-like array of colors.
bedraggled
Slovenly, unkempt and generally disordered in physical appearance.
serviette
Term for a paper table napkin more often used in Canada, England and Australia.
cadging
Taking something which doesn’t belong to you.
anguish
An overwhelming feeling of anxiety marked by shame and guilt.
intoning
Precisely articulating certain sounds or words.
annihilation
Complete, comprehensive and utter destruction.
prodigiously
Accomplished in an impressive way.
placated
Soothed or mollified in order to avoid conflict.
scribbler
Term commonly used in Canada to identify a ruled notebook
guilelessly
Done in a manner lacking strategic planning to benefit oneself.
interminably
Lasting—or at least seeming to—for an extremely long time before coming to an end.
deplore
To dislike or disapprove with great intensity.
reproached
Mildly rebuked or reprimanded.
emaciated
Skeletal in appearance; thin to the point of being very unhealthy.
frantic
In a state of extreme emotional anxiety or concern.
impertinently
Done in a rude way; sassily impudent.
buffeted
Battered about by a strong wind.
cajole
To emotionally manipulate another in order to get your own way.
