smattering
a slight or superficial understanding of a subject
persist
be persistent, refuse to stop
insipid
lacking interest or significance or impact
haughtiness
overbearing pride evidenced by a superior manner toward inferiors
grandiose
impressive because of unnecessary largeness or grandeur; used to show disapproval
prosperity
the condition of prospering; having good fortune
roil
make turbid by stirring up the sediments of
arrogant
having or showing feelings of unwarranted importance out of overbearing pride
smidgen
a tiny or scarcely detectable amount
lag
hang (back) or fall (behind) in movement, progress, development, etc.
meek
humble in spirit or manner; suggesting retiring mildness or even cowed submissiveness
indigence
a state of extreme poverty or destitution
loom
a textile machine for weaving yarn into a textile
spirited
displaying animation, vigor, or liveliness
austerity
the trait of great self-denial (especially refraining from worldly pleasures)
hover
hang in the air; fly or be suspended above
phase
any distinct time period in a sequence of events
linger
remain present although waning or gradually dying
facet
a distinct feature or element in a problem
saunter
walk leisurely and with no apparent aim
languid
lacking spirit or liveliness
pioneer
one the first colonists or settlers in a new territory
