| coeval |
coinciding in time of origin or existence; contemporary. |
| consternation |
surprise and alarm, leading to panic, deep disappointment, or total confusion. |
| credulous |
disposed to believe, especially on scanty evidence; gullible. |
| hackneyed |
made trite or commonplace by overuse, as an expression or phrase. |
| innocuous |
not capable of causing damage; harmless. |
| intransigence |
refusal to alter one's ideas or position in response to the wishes of others. |
| knurled |
having small ridges. |
| lapidary |
an expert on or dealer in gemstones. |
| magnum opus |
a great work of art, literature, or music, especially a particular person's masterpiece. |
| malaise |
a state or condition of feeling generally unwell, mentally depressed, sluggish, or uneasy. |
| misanthrope |
someone who hates or distrusts humanity. |
| quotidian |
happening every day or once a day. |
| sequester |
to remove into protection and isolation; seclude. |
| unabashed |
not feeling or showing embarrassment, uneasiness, or shame. |
| woebegone |
displaying or full of distress. |