| dalliance |
a wasting away of time; loitering; dawdling. |
| ennui |
a general feeling of boredom and dissatisfaction, especially with all aspects of life. |
| menial |
lowly or degrading; servile. |
| objectivity |
the quality of being unbiased or without prejudice. |
| omnivorous |
living on a diet of both plant and animal food. |
| precept |
a basic rule, principle, or directive that guides action, moral conduct, or thought. |
| prologue |
an introduction to a spoken or written work such as a speech or play; preface. |
| pursuant |
following on or proceeding from (usually followed by "to"). |
| semblance |
outward form; appearance. |
| surmise |
to infer without certain knowledge; suppose; guess. |
| torpid |
dormant or inactive, as in hibernation. |
| typify |
to be the representative example of. |
| unfrock |
to deprive of priestly status. |
| universality |
the quality, character, or condition of being universal. |
| venturesome |
tending to take risks; brave. |