definitions
poignancy
keenly distressing to the feelings; affecting or moving the emotions
scintillating
animated, vivacious
"his ___ was matched only by the ___ that haunted his every decision."
recklessness, forbodings
unreal and/or imaginary
fancied
gaunt
plump, heavy
scrupulously
in a way that shows strict regard for moral standards or principles, care, or precision
wistful
melancholy, pensive
" she looked at him ____, frustrated by his persistent _____ in conversation."
disdainfully, taciturnity
to make an objection, especially on the grounds of scruples; take exception; object
demurred
grotesquely
pleasing, glamourous
languidly
in a way that lacks vitality or energy; lazily; in a way that lacks interest
beleaguered
surrounded, bombarded
"despite her ____, she managed to maintain a ____ demeanor during school."
indignation, tranquil
in a way that is obvious or easily see, or that attracts notice, often intentionally
conspicuously
perpetually
a short period of time
inarticulate
lacking the ability to express oneself, especially in clear and effective speech
plaintively
sorrow, mournful
"His ____ only increased her ____ as he rambled on, unaware of her apparent discomfort."
volubility, discomfiture
of or relating to a spector; ghostly; phantom
spectral
quavered
calm, steady
oblique
not straight or direct, as a course
opulence
riches, abundance
"Their ____ behavior at the party could have incredibly serious ____ on their careers later on."
vulgar, repercussions
lack of wisdom, caution, or care in the management of practical or economic affairs
imprudence
convivial
antisocial, intoverted