alleviate
provide physical relief, as from pain
amorphous
having no definite form or distinct shape
aptness
appropriateness for the occasion
benefactor
a person who helps people or institutions (especially with financial help)
calamity
an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
callousness
devoid of passion or feeling; hardheartedness
cheque
a written order directing a bank to pay money
composure
steadiness of mind under stress
constrained
lacking spontaneity; not natural
coquetry
playful behavior intended to arouse sexual interest
countenance
the appearance conveyed by a person's face
delirium
a usually brief state of excitement and mental confusion often accompanied by hallucinations
demeanour
(behavioral attributes) the way a person behaves toward other people
diaphanous
so thin as to transmit light
discourse
an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic
effervescence
the process of bubbling as gas escapes
exorbitant
greatly exceeding bounds of reason or moderation
gusto
vigorous and enthusiastic enjoyment
incoherency
lack of cohesion or clarity or organization
incongruous
lacking in harmony or compatibility or appropriateness
inquire
conduct an inquiry or investigation of
invertible
having an additive or multiplicative inverse
irrepressible
impossible to repress or control
obligation
the state of being obligated to do or pay something
protege
a person who receives support and protection from an influential patron who furthers the protege's career
recluse
one who lives in solitude
ruminate
reflect deeply on a subject
scanty
lacking in amplitude or quantity
sinister
stemming from evil characteristics or forces; wicked or dishonorable
slatternly
characteristic of or befitting a slut or slattern; used especially of women
solemn
dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises
throng
a large gathering of people
trifle
a detail that is considered insignificant
turpitude
a corrupt or depraved or degenerate act or practice
inclination
the act of inclining; bending forward
