quiescent
being quiet or still or inactive
novel
an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story
squander
spend thoughtlessly; throw away
perambulate
make an official inspection on foot of (the bounds of a property)
prescient
perceiving the significance of events before they occur
garrulous
full of trivial conversation
peregrinate
travel around, through, or over, especially on foot
expound
add details, as to an account or idea; clarify the meaning of and discourse in a learned way, usually in writing
pundit
someone who has been admitted to membership in a scholarly field
missive
a written message addressed to a person or organization
travesty
a composition that imitates or misrepresents somebody's style, usually in a humorous way
erudition
profound scholarly knowledge
predilection
a predisposition in favor of something
puerile
displaying or suggesting a lack of maturity
