affronted (adj) disrespectful, insulting, slighted .
ambled (v) to walk with at an easy, gentle pace .
ancestral (adj) something that relates to relatives from the past .
apprehension (n) anticipation of something fearful or in any way unfavorable .
ardent (adj) having espressive, intense feelings about something .
assuage (v) to relieve, make milder, make better .
august (adj) great, grandeur, majestic (emphasis on last syllable ‘ust’ .
austere (adj) severe in manner or appearance, stern .
autumnal (adj) belonging to or suggestive of autumn .
beamish (adj) bright, cheerful, optimistc .
bedecked (v) to adorn, fix up, decorate ,especially in a showy or gaudy
manner .
blithesome (adj) merry, cheerful, light-hearted .
buoyantly (adv) cheerful, not easily depresed, cheering , invigorating .
chandeliers (n) a light fixture hung up on and suspended from the ceiling .
chided (v) to scold, find fault with .
chimes (n) small bells that make a jingling sound .
chronicles (n) a drama presented in a chronological series usually based on
some history. (Used broadly in these stories )
churlish (adj) rude , very impolite .
confabulating (v) to chat with, converse informally .
confederate (n) a person, group , nation, united with another, in an alliance,
league, and sometimes a conspiracy .
confidant (n) a person of trust with whom one has secret, intimate, personal
conversations / discussions. .
consult (v) to seek advices or information from .
contemplation (n) the act of thoughtful observation or reflection; serious thinking
crucial (adj) something that is supreme, decisive, critical, .
curtly (adv) brief, concise, shortened daunted (adj) intimidated, not courageous, overcome with fear
delectation (n) delight, enjoyment .
dilatory (adv) slowly, tardy, not promt, inclined to procrastinate .
disdainful (adj) to dislike thoroughly, scorn, think unworthy of notice .
dour ( adj) sullen, gloomy .
dulcetness (n) pleasant to hear , agreeable sounds, melodious .
elaborate (adj) something done or made with great care with detail .
elegantly (adv) something done in a refined, tasteful, dignified style .
entree (n) the privilege of entering, of gaining access to .
euphonic (adj) having an agreeable sound, pleasing to hear .
exultant (adj) highly jubilant, triumphant, happy .
hallowed (adj) something sacred or holy .
hues (n) a variety of color, gradation of color , shades or tones of color .
imparted (v) to make known, to relate, to communicate something to someone
imposingly ( adv) to make an impression on the mind because of size, shape
color. or other aspects of the appearance .
inevitable (adj) unavoidable, can not be evaded .
jested (v) to joke , to mock at, .
jocund (adj) cheerful, merry .
jovial (adj) endowed with joy, humor, cheer, mirth .
laconically (adv) concisely , saying something in very few words .
lugubrious ( adj) mournful, gloomy, dismal .
majestic (adj) characterized by or possessing grandeur, stately and imposing
dignity, supreme greatness .
melodious (adj) tuneful, producing a melody usually sweet-sounding .
mission (n) and assigned or self-imposed duty or task, usually with a
motive positive to the person doing the task .
moaningly (adv) (also-moanfully) prolongerd low sound uttered relating to some
sort of mental suffering .
monarchical (adj) something that is fitting for a king or lofty ruler .
odious (adj) deserving or causing hatred, hateful, repugnant .
ornate (adj) adorned in a very fancy way, excessively showy .
ostentatious (adj) presentation of something that is designed to impress others,
pretentious presentation in order to show-off .
parlor (n) a room for the reception and entertainment of visitors.
perfunctory (adj) performed as an uninteresting routine duty, superficially, without
much interest or enthusiasm .
poltroon (n) a coward
reflected (v) to think, ponder, meditate ( also to throw back, as an image in a
mirror .
relish (v) to take pleasure in, to like or enjoy something .
replete (adj) abundantly supplied or provided, willed with, complete .
revived (v) to activate again, set back into motion, to renew, take up again .
sardonically (adj) characterized by disdain ( showing contempt, anger ) in words or
thought, sneering .
stroll (v) to walk leisurely .
supercilious (adj) haughtily disdainful, snobbish, contemptuous ,
sumptuous (adj) having fine workmanship and good quality materials .
tenacity (n) an attitude characterized by keeping a firm hold , stubborn,
persistent .
testy (adj) irritable, impatient, touchy .
unequivocally (adj) having one possible meaning or interpretation, crystal clear .
ushered (v) to lead or take one into a place .
variegations (n) the state of being varied, of having variety .
verdancy (n) the color green, also, green with vegetation, covered with plants .
vibrant (adj) exciting, stimulating, lively
zealously (adv) doing or feeling something with strong devotion and enthusiasm,