| cuisine |
a particular type of cooking, especially that of a particular region, or the food in general that is prepared in this way. |
| ennui |
a general feeling of boredom and dissatisfaction, especially with all aspects of life. |
| gainsay |
to deny or contradict. |
| ingrate |
an ungrateful person. |
| innate |
belonging to or existing in someone or some organism from the time of birth; inborn. |
| inscrutable |
impossible to comprehend or interpret; mysterious. |
| introspection |
examination of one's own thoughts, emotions, and sensations; self-scrutiny. |
| preoccupation |
the state of being completely engrossed or absorbed in thought. |
| pristine |
pure, fresh, or clean as new; unspoiled or unsullied. |
| proxy |
a person who is authorized to act for or on behalf of another, especially as a voter; substitute. |
| rhetoric |
the art, ability, or study of using language effectively in speech or writing, especially to influence or persuade one's audience. |
| spontaneous |
happening in a free way; not forced. |
| sully |
to make dirty or tarnished. |
| urbane |
refined in manner; polished; elegant. |
| waif |
a child without a home or friends. |