Definitions
Levity
(Noun) A lack of appropiate seriousness
The hiker stood at the edge of the cliff overwhelmed by the ______ beauty of the mountain range
Sublime
Peremptory
(adjective) means leaving no opportunity for denial, refusal, or debate.
My sister and I only share a _______ friendship since we have completely different interests.
Tenuous
Poignant
(verb/noun) generally referring to a claim, appearance, or intended meaning. It often implies that what is being claimed might not be entirely true or verified.
Pilgrims traveled from all over to seek wisdom from the ______ monk living in the mountain temple
Venerable
Purport
(Verb/noun) generally means to claim, profess, or give the impression of being or doing something, especially when that claim might be exaggerated, questionable, or false.
After a month without rain, the backyard had become a _______ jungle
Veritable
Reticent
(adjective) describes someone who is reserved, uncommunicative, or disinclined to speak freely about their thoughts and feelings. It can also describe something that is restrained or understated.
The teacher's grading seemed __________, as some students received A's while others with similar work got C's for no clear reason.
Arbitrary