| auspicious |
likely to be followed by favorable events. |
| comely |
pleasing in appearance. |
| equinox |
either of the two times during the year when the sun's rays are perpendicular to the earth's equator, occurring in March and September. During the equinox, day and night are both 12 hours long all over the world. |
| implausible |
hard to believe or credit. |
| intemperance |
lack of restraint in the indulgence of an appetite, especially the consumption of alcohol. |
| monologue |
a long speech or reading given by a single speaker. |
| nonconformity |
refusal or failure to adjust one's behavior and actions to accord or comply with societal customs, values, or the like. |
| podium |
a raised platform, as for a speaker or orchestra conductor; dais. |
| redeem |
to make up for; balance. |
| rile |
to make angry; irritate or annoy. |
| scrutinize |
to look at closely and carefully, with attention to detail. |
| stratum |
a level in a social hierarchy. |
| supercilious |
showing an arrogant disregard, as a look, manner, or person. |
| surveillance |
a close watch or observation, especially of a person or group of people under suspicion. |
| uninformative |
conveying little or no knowledge or understanding. |