"The Refusal"
something unusual, uncommon, or rare
What is: exceptional?
a course along which someone or something moves
What is: direction?
brisk and cheerful readiness
What is: alacrity?
a religious and solemn ceremony consisting of a series of actions performed according to a prescribed order
What is: ritual?
a view or prospect
What is: perspective?
not able to be changed or adapted
What is: rigid?
fully developed physically; full-grown
What is: mature?
easily irritated, especially by unimportant things
What is: peevish?
required by law or rules; compulsory
What is: mandatory?
become aware or conscious or (something); come to realize or understand
What is: perceived?
an appeal or request, especially a solemn or humble one to a deity or superior
What is: petition?
a traditional Navajo hut of logs and earth
What is: Hogan?
in a resolutely or dutifully firm and unwavering manner
What is: steadfastly?
a married woman; especially a dignified and sober middle-aged one
What is: matron?
move our or away from something and come into view
What is: emerge?
deserted of people and in a state of bleak and dismal emptiness
What is: desolate?
closely compacted in substance
What is: dense?
of very great extent or quantity; immense
the customs, arts, social institutions, and achievements of a particular nation, people, or other social group
What is: culture?
a thing that is or may be chosen
What is: option?
stated clearly and in detail, leaving no room for confusion or doubt
What is: explicit?
A and C of ACES
What is: Answer and Context?
E and S of ACES
What is: Evidence and So what?
behavior in keeping with good taste and propriety
What is: decorum?
the relative social, professional, or other standing of someone or something
What is: status?