Abate (v)
to lessen
Amiable (adj)
friendly
Bolster (v)
to support
Circuitous (adj)
indirect
Delineate (v)
to list or explain
Dispassionate (adj)
unemotional
Ephemeral (adj)
short lived
Extol (v)
to praise
Furtive (adj)
sneaky
Hubris (n)
pride; arrogance
Indignant (adj)
angered (by injustice)
Insipid (adj)
dull; boring
Lithe (adj)
graceful; supple
Modicum (n)
small amount
Perfunctory (adj)
done routinely with little interest or care
Pervaricate (v)
to lie
Recalcitrant (adj)
stubborn
Scintillating (adj)
lively; effervescent
Strident (adj)
loud and harsh
Trepidation (n)
apprehension; fear