phrenology
study of the head
haughty
arrogant
histrionic
overly theatrical
benefactor
someone who gives to others
languish
lack vitality, tired
passel
large group
pallet
crude bed of straw
harrow
farm implement with long teeth to tear up the soil
candid
frank, honest
disposition
inclination
elocution
public speaking
venture
take a risk
bogus
fake
meek
quiet, humble
dainty
delicate, small
petrified
scared
insurrection
rebellion
addled
confused
desperadoes
criminals
mesmerism
hypnotism