acquired
to come into possession or ownership of; to gain for oneself through one's actions or efforts
incidentally
apart or aside from the main subject of attention, discussion, etc.; used when a person has something more to say, or is about to add a remark unconnected to the current subject; by the way.
incredulous
unbelivening; unwilling or unable to believe something.
nonchalantly
casual; in a casually calm and relaxed manner.
sagely
a profoundly wise person; a person famed for wisdom; someone venerated for the possession of wisdom, judgment, and experience
unfathomable
Not able to be completely understood; not able to be measured with a sounding line
apprehensive
uneasy or fearful about something that might happen; quick to learn or understand
contemptuously
showing or expressing disrespect or disdain; in a scornful way that shows disdain.
gallantly
brave, spirited, noble-minded, or chivalrous; to court or act as a lover of (a woman)
ornery
ugly and unpleasant in disposition or temper; inferior or common; ordinary.
resignedly
ready to conform to the authority or will of others; meekly obedient or passive; Leaving a job or place of work and acceptance
winced
to draw back or tense the body, as from pain or from a blow; a wincing or shrinking movement; a slight start
apparently
readily seen; exposed to sight; open to view; visible; according to appearances, initial evidence, incomplete results, etc
conviction
a fixed or firm belief; the state of being convinced or persuade
eluded
to avoid or escape by speed, cleverness, trickery, etc.; to escape the understanding, perception, or appreciation of
indignant
feeling, characterized by, or expressing strong displeasure at something considered unjust, offensive, insulting, or base; feeling or showing anger or annoyance at what is perceived as unfair treatment.
radiates
to extend, spread, or move like rays or radii from a center; having rays extending from a central point or part
subsides
to sink to a low or lower level; to become quiet, less active, or less violent; abate
awed
an overwhelming feeling of reverence, admiration, fear, etc., produced by that which is grand, sublime, extremely powerful, or the like; Filled with wonder
contempt
the feeling with which a person regards anything considered mean, vile, or worthless; disdain; scorn.; the state of being despised; dishonor; disgrace.
disgusted
to cause loathing or nausea in; to offend the good taste, moral sense, etc., of; cause extreme dislike or revulsion in
environment
the aggregate of surrounding things, conditions, or influences; surroundings; the social and cultural forces that shape the life of a person or a population.
grimacing
a facial expression, often ugly or contorted, that indicates disapproval, pain, etc; an ugly, twisted expression on a person's face, typically expressing disgust, pain, or wry amusement
leery
wary; suspicious; cautious or wary due to realistic suspicions
mock
to mimic, imitate, or counterfeit; Artificial or fake
stifled
to quell, crush, or end by force; to suffer from difficulty in breathing, as in a close atmosphere
circumstances
Situation or condition; an unessential or secondary accompaniment of any fact or event; minor detail
delirious
wild with excitement, enthusiasm, etc; in an acutely disturbed state of mind resulting from illness or intoxication and characterized by restlessness, illusions, and incoherence of thought and speech.
idolized
admire, revere, or love greatly or excessively; to worship as a god.
vaguely
showing lack of clear perception or understanding; in a way that is uncertain, indefinite, or unclear; roughly