| bucolic |
of or suggesting the countryside or a rustic style of life, especially one that is quiet and pleasant. |
| commensurate |
of equal measure, as extent or duration. |
| conjecture |
the making of a guess or inference, especially with little evidence. |
| conservatism |
a general preference for the traditional; disinclination to change. |
| filch |
to steal (usually something of slight value) in a sly manner; pilfer. |
| hallowed |
considered sacred; venerated. |
| heretofore |
prior to this time; before now. |
| impenetrable |
impossible to enter; impervious. |
| intrinsic |
being essential to or of the nature of a thing; inherent. |
| magnanimous |
having or showing a generous, forgiving, or noble nature. |
| paucity |
smallness of number or amount; scarcity. |
| prevaricate |
to lie, mislead, or conceal the truth deliberately. |
| rancor |
bitter, continuing resentment; hatred. |
| sedate |
composed and dignified. |
| vagary |
an erratic, unpredictable, or extravagant occurrence, action, or idea; whim. |