| abash |
to cause to feel embarrassed, uneasy, or ashamed. |
| amity |
friendly and peaceful relations; good will. |
| boudoir |
a woman's private sitting room or bedroom. |
| doyen |
the senior or highest-ranking male member of a group. |
| emote |
to express or simulate feelings, especially in an exaggerated or theatrical manner. |
| emulous |
filled with the desire to equal or surpass. |
| epigraph |
a pertinent quotation or motto, especially found at the beginning of a literary work or of a chapter. |
| ersatz |
serving as a substitute, especially when of inferior quality. |
| indemnity |
insurance against damage, loss, or liability. |
| indistinct |
not clearly perceived or perceiving. |
| intersperse |
to place or scatter among other things. |
| parlous |
full of dangers or risks; perilous. |
| recrudesce |
to become active again or break out anew, as a disease or harmful condition. |
| sanguine |
having an optimistic temperament or outlook. |
| unabashed |
not feeling or showing embarrassment, uneasiness, or shame. |