inauspicious (adj.)
unfavorable
tremulous (adj.)
nervous
discern (v.)
perceive, recognize
mercurial (adj.)
changeable, fickle
meditative (adj.)
thoughtful
iniquity (n.)
injustice or wickedness
simultaneous (adj.)
operating at the same time; concurrent
defile (v.)
to pollute, contaminate
smite (v.)
to strike or hit hard
ethereal (adj.)
light, airy, delicate
impalpable (adj.)
hard to touch, difficult to comprehend
suffice (v.)
to be enough or adequate
resolute (adj.)
resolved or determined
accost (v.)
to approach aggressively
despotic (adj.)
authoritarian, tyrannical
enigma (n.)
puzzle, mystery
convert (n.)
one who has changed religions
vivacity (n.)
liveliness, animation
straggle (v.)
stray, wander
pensive (adj.)
thoughtful
scintillating (adj.)
animated, interesting
scrofula (n.)
tuberculosis of the lymphatic glands
luster (n.)
shine, reflection
transfiguration (n.)
change in outward form or appearance
flit (v.)
to move lightly and swiftly
morose (adj.)
gloomy
alacrity (n.)
cheerful willingness