wry
(adj) using or expressing dry, mocking humor
confound
(v) to cause surprise or confusion in someone esp. against their expectations
curate
(v) to select, organize, or look after items in a collection or exhibit
(n) a member of the clergy engaged as an assistant to a vicar, rector, or parish priest
ethereal
(adj) extremely light and delicate in a way that seems too perfect for this world; heavenly
gambol
(v) to run or jump about playfully
mutability
(adj) capable or subject to change or alteration
nascent
(adj) not yet fully developed; just coming into being
nonplused
(adj) surprised and confused so much so that they are unsure how to react
pedantic
(adj) characterized as over concerned about details
quail
(v) to feel or show fear or apprehension