| chagrin |
embarrassment or humiliation arising from disappointment or failure. |
| circuitous |
having or taking a long and winding course or procedure; roundabout; indirect. |
| coterie |
a small, exclusive group of friends or associates with similar interest or activities; clique. |
| frond |
a long leaf with many small divisions. Ferns and palm trees have fronds. |
| intemperance |
lack of restraint in the indulgence of an appetite, especially the consumption of alcohol. |
| liberality |
an attitude of tolerance and respect for individual differences. |
| odium |
hatred, strong dislike, or repugnance. |
| panache |
a confidently stylish, dashing, or flamboyant manner. |
| paragon |
a model of excellence or of a particular admirable quality. |
| prospectus |
a written description or summary of a proposed project. |
| protean |
easily changing form or character; variable or versatile. |
| recapitulate |
to briefly review (the main points) of a spoken or written exchange or communication. |
| submissive |
inclined or obliged to submit; unresisting; obedient; docile. |
| unyielding |
hard; firm; resistant to pressure or force. |
| utopia |
(often capitalized) an imagined or proposed place or society that is ideal, especially in its laws, ethics, and treatment of humanity. |