dissuade
persuade someone not to take a particular course of action
elusive
difficult to find, catch, or achieve
ember
a small piece of burning or glowing coal or wood in a dying fire
enormous
very large in size, quantity, or extent
excessive
more than is necessary, normal, or desirable
furtive
secret or concealed
grandeur
splendor and impressiveness
hazy
vague, indistinct, or ill-defined
implacable
relentless
impunity
exemption from punishment or freedom from the injurious consequences of an action
languid
pleasantly lazy and peaceful
matron
a woman in charge of domestic and medical arrangements at a boarding school or other establishment
meek
submissive
motley
incongruously varied in appearance or character
parsimony
extreme unwillingness to spend money or use resources
premature
occurring or done before the usual or proper time
rigor
the quality of being extremely thorough, exhaustive, or accurate
somnambulist
sleepwalker
spontaneous
performed or occurring as a result of a sudden inner impulse
squall
a sudden violent gust of wind or a localized storm, esp. one bringing rain, snow, or sleet
succulent
tender, juicy, and tasty (of food)
tureen
a deep covered dish from which soup is served
viceregal
of or relating to a viceroy
