Verbs
Confound
to prove a theory, expectation, or prediction wrong
Aberration
A departure from what is normal, usual, or expected
Agog
Very eager or curious to hear/see something
Ethos
the characteristic spirit of a culture, era, or community
Bombastic
High-sounding but with little meaning; inflated
Doff
Remove (an item of clothing)
Arbiter
A person who settles a dispute or has ultimate authority in a matter
Arbitrary
Based on random choice or a whim, rather than a system
Grovel
Act in an obsequious manner in order to obtain someone's forgiveness or favor (suck up)
Docile
ready to accept control or instruction; submissive
Dote
Blight
A thing that spoils or damages something
Artless
Without guile or deception
Harangue
A lengthy and aggressive speech (rant)
Ephemeral
Lasting a very short time
Falter
Move unsteadily or in a way that shows lack of confidence
Blowhard
A person who blusters and boasts in an unpleasant way
Austere
Having an extremely plain and simple style or appearance
Impetuous
Acting without thought or care, quickly (hasty)
Fallow
Inactive
Flail
Flounder, struggle uselessly
Coda
A concluding event, remark, or section
Blithe
Showing a casual and cheerful indifference considered to be callous or improper
Inert
Lacking vigor, (inactive)
Gossamer
Used to refer to something very light, thin, and insubstantial or delicate