aesthetic
(adj.) pertaining to beauty; sensitive or responsive to beauty
defunct
(adj.) no longer in existence or functioning, dead
discomfit
(v.) to frustrate, thwart, or defeat; to confuse, perplex, or embarrass
espouse
(v.) to take up and support; to become attached to, adopt; to marry
fetish
(n.) an object believed to have magical powers; an object of unreasoning devotion or reverence
gregarious
(adj.) living together in a herd or group; sociable, seeking the company of others
hapless
(adj.) marked by a persistent absence of good luck
impeccable
(adj.) faultless, beyond criticism or blame
importune
(v.) to trouble with demands; to beg for insistently
interpolate
(v.) to insert between other parts or things; to present as an addition or correction
irreparable
(adj.) incapable of being repaired or rectified
laconic
(adj.) concise, using few words
languish
(v.) to become weak, feeble, or dull; to droop; to be depressed or dispirited; to suffer neglect
mendacious
(adj.) given to lying or deception; untrue
nadir
(n.) the lowest point
omnipresent
(adj.) present in all places at all times
perfunctory
(adj.) done in a superficial or halfhearted manner; without interest or enthusiasm
plaintive
(adj.) expressive of sorrow or woe, melancholy
requite
(v.) to make suitable repayment, as for a kindness, service, or favor; to make retaliation, as for an injury or wrong; to reciprocate
tantamount
(adj.) equivalent, having the same meaning, value, or effect