| acrimonious |
filled with bitterness or rancor. |
| bivouac |
a temporary encampment, especially military, without protecting shelter. |
| dalliance |
a wasting away of time; loitering; dawdling. |
| demeanor |
the way in which one conducts oneself; deportment. |
| disaffect |
to cause to lose affection for, loyalty to, or contentment in an idea, a person, or an organization such as a government; alienate. |
| embellishment |
a beautifying decoration or addition. |
| exchangeable |
capable of being interchanged with or given in return for another. |
| flail |
to cause to move wildly. |
| genteel |
displaying traits such as refinement and politeness that are traditionally associated with wealth and education. |
| lackadaisical |
lacking energy, determination, or enthusiasm; listless or lazy. |
| microcosm |
a small, complete whole; tiny world. |
| mundane |
of or pertaining to what is common and everyday; ordinary; commonplace. |
| putrid |
of, concerning, or exhibiting rot or decomposition. |
| quizzical |
expressing doubt, confusion, or questioning; puzzled. |
| temperamental |
changeable as to mood, nature, operability, or the like; unpredictable. |