Nouns
a period of temporary delay; an interval of rest or relief
respite
serenely free of interruption or disturbance
placid
to summon by or as if by invocation or incantation; to bring to mind
conjure
stern and cold in appearance or manner
austere
an indirect, usually subtle suggestion, indication, or hint
intimation
highly self-satisfied
smug
to find out or learn with certainty
ascertain
ready to take place; happening soon
imminent
amazement or dismay that hinders or throws into confusion
consternation
neat and trim in appearance; very spruce and stylish
dapper
to put an end to, nullify; to decrease or reduce in force, amount, degree, value, or intensity
abate
a false, superficial, or artificial appearance or effect
facade
something that lacks originality, freshness, or novelty
banality
marked by lack of plan, order, or direction
haphazard
up to this or that time
hitherto
stubbornly adhering to an opinion, purpose, or course in spite of reason, arguments, or persuasion
obstinate
a peculiarity of constitution or temperament; an individualizing characteristic or quality
idiosyncrasy
moving from topic to topic without order; rambling
discursive
joking or jesting often inappropriately
facetious
feeling or showing sorrow and remorse for a sin or shortcoming
contrite