English vocab

Spluttered

soft chocking spitting sounds

obstreperous

difficult to control

poised

be or caused to be balanced, in full control

unctuously

excessively looking to gain approval, flattering

gossamer

fine, filmy, delicate substance

propriety

conforming to standards of behavior

admonish

warn or reprimand someone firmly, cautiously indicate duties or obligations

demotic

relating to a common language

precludes

prevent from happening, make impossible

afflicted

grievously affected by disease, distressed with pain

rebuked

to express sharp disapproval or criticism (of someone) due to their behavior or actions

flabbergasted

surprised, greatly astonished

innuendo

an allusive or oblique remark or hint, disapproving remark

sprightly

lively full of energy

lummox

a clumsy person

divulge

reveal or make known

lusterless

lacking distinction, lacking brilliance, dull

schloss

a castle or palace

dissident

a person who opposes official policy

chastised

rebuke disapprove, criticize severely

debutante

upper class woman making a first appearance into fashionable society

gild

try to improve what is already beautiful or excellent
"gild the lily" add unnecessary ornamentation

limpid

calm stress free

tawdry

showy but cheap, poor quality

dismal

depressing or dreary causing gloom

victuals

food or provisions

kin

family or relatives

snuff

powdered tobacco you can inhale

middling

moderate or average in size