| heretofore |
prior to this time; before now. |
| impassioned |
full of strong emotion. |
| inexplicable |
unable to be explained or interpreted. |
| languor |
lack of strength or energy; weakness or listlessness. |
| leaven |
to produce fermentation in (dough or batter), consequently causing the dough or batter to rise in the process of baking. |
| lethargy |
a state of having very low energy with drowsiness and apathy; lassitude. |
| mainstay |
the main support of something. |
| maritime |
of or relating to sea ships or navigation of the sea. |
| pellucid |
extremely clear in meaning. |
| pique |
to cause (a feeling or action) to be aroused or incited. |
| problematic |
presenting difficulties or causing doubt; questionable. |
| prospectus |
a written description or summary of a proposed project. |
| skepticism |
distrust or disbelief, or a general tendency to doubt and question. |
| slovenly |
careless or disgustingly dirty. |
| stolid |
neither feeling nor showing much range of emotion; impassive. |