Cleomelia Glossary

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Cleomelia Glossary

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inadvertencies

Acts of careless lack of attention or forgetfulness

consternation

A state of bewildered confusion or agitation

disposition

A tendency or inclination toward behavior or actions

calamities

Events which can be considered personally catastrophic, though others may view circumstances less extremely

tranquility

A state of peaceful serenity and contented acceptance.

undaunted

Showing bravery and courage in the face of potential opposition or failure.

imprudent

Acting in an unwise, ill-considered, impulsive manner

absconding

A nicer way of saying something is being stolen.

sublimity

A vague or abstract sense of something being composed of a magnificent purity and perfection.

fervor

An enthusiasm bordering on the overzealous.

upbraided

Having been chastised or scolded.

impediment

An obstacle or hindrance in the way of attaining a goal.

exclamations

Extremely emotional vocalizations of displeasure or anger.

conjectures

Speculations or suppositions about future unknowns.

peevishly

Done in a timid fashion as in fear of consequences.

inconstancy

A recurring manifestation of unfaithfulness.

ardent

Passionately committed or expressed.

rapidity

The condition of having been done swiftly.

complaisance

A show of agreeability or good-natured graciousness.

perfidious

Characterized by a strain of disloyalty or falsity.

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