Definitions
(N.) something hard to understand or explain
What is an enigma?
harvest, pick
What is reap?
clear, obvious
What is obscure?
? : specialized language :: slang : informal language
What is jargon?
(V.) to trade goods or services in exchange for other goods or services
What is barter?
(Adj.) shy and fond of being on one's own.
What is retiring?
terminology, vocabulary, language
What is dialect?
modesty, humbleness
What is vainglory?
? : embarrassed :: proud : confident
What is sheepish?
Synonym: nonsense, garbage
What is drivel?
(V.) to waver in mind, will, or feeling: hesitate in choice of opinions or courses
What is vacillate?
unpolished, crude, uncivil
What is uncouth?
agitation, anxiety, uneasiness
What is aplomb?
? : motivate :: discourage : deter
What is spur?
? : extreme patriotism :: neutral : unbiased
What is jingoistic?
(N.) intense warmth of feeling, fervor, passion, or great eagerness and enthusiasm
What is ardor?
collect, gather
What is garner?
timid, shy, meek
What is brash?
? : lack of interest :: enthusiasm : excitement
What is apathy?
Antonym: Quit, give up, surrender
What is persevere?
(Adj.) firm determination, unwavering purpose, and steadfastness in convictions
What is resolute?
discontent, disappointment, frustration
What is chagrin?
graceful, cool
What is gauche?
? : relieve :: worsen : intensify
What is alleviate?
? : break :: punishment : penalty
What is reprieve?