discreet
showing prudence or circumspection
eloquent
well-spoken
gallant
brave, noble, chivalrous
gesticulate
to gesture
imperious
dominating in a haughty manner
incandescent
glowing
inducted
introduced into office
insolence
rudeness
jaunty
easy and sprightly
jonquils
Southern name for daffodils
Menagerie
collection of wild or unusual animals
monogrammed
stitched with initials
motley
assorted, mismatched, varied
paragon
a model of excellence
portieres
heavy curtain hung across a doorway
querulous
full of complaints
slacken
to loosen
solitary
alone
stumblejohn
a mild exclamation used to show anger
supercilious
disdainful or contemptuous
tenement
a run-down and overcrowded apartment house
turgid
inflated, overblown
veranda
balcony
victrola
a brand of phonograph
vivacity
liveliness
