shrewd
perceptive and discerning
perceptible
capable of being observed as definite and distinct
lugubrious
gloomy to the point of being depression
quaint
old-fashioned in a sweet and acceptable way
gruesome
dreadfully frightening
proprietary
belonging exclusively to a single entity
solicit
to implore or beg
piazza
an open space intended for gathering
rudimentary
of a fundamental nature lacking sophistication
solicitude
expressing an attentive sense of concern
metamorphose
a significant transformative change in something
ascertain
to make a determination of something with factual certainty
duplicity
exhibition of dishonesty or lack of veracity
melancholy
a state of depression marked by overwhelming sadness and disconsolation
fraught
filled with or overcome with
countenance
the emotional state that can be inferred by the look on someone’s face
comprehend
to understand something fully
aggregate
the sum total of a collection
monopoly
a state in which one entity exercises control over the resources wanted or needed by others
ardor
a display of eager enthusiasm toward something
umbrageous
casting a shade over an area
balk
to reject or hesitate about doing something
