brevity
briefness; short duration
cajole
(v.) to coax, persuade through flattery or artifice; to deceive with soothing thoughts or false promises
astute
(adj.) shrewd, crafty, showing practical wisdom
disparage
to belittle, speak slightingly of; to undervalue
erroneous
(adj.) incorrect, containing mistakes
incorrigible
incapable of being reformed or improved
scrutinize
to observe carefully
whimsical
(adj.) subject to odd ideas, notions, or fancies; playful; unpredictable
effervescent
bubbly, lively
decadence
(n.) decline, decay, or deterioration; a condition or period of decline or decay; excessive self-indulgence