impromptu

done without being planned, organized, or rehearsed (spontaneous)

Scanty

small or insignificant in quantity or amount

Eminently

to a noticeable degree; very

Monachopsis

the subtle, persistent feeling of being out of place or slightly misaligned with your surroundings.

anecdotally

according to or by means of personal accounts rather than facts or research

apt

Appropriate or suitable in the circumstances

Gaiety

the state or quality of being lighthearted or cheerful

ephemeral

lasting for a very short time

defenestrate

throw (someone) out a window

taciturn

(of a person) reserved or uncommunicative in speech; saying little

solipsistic

very self-centered or selfish

mercurial

(of a person) subject to sudden or unpredictable changes of mood or mind

sanguine

optimistic or positive, especially in an apparently bad or difficult situation

lugubrious

looking or sounding sad and dismal

dismal

depressing; dreary

dreary

dull, bleak, and lifeless; depressing

verdant

(of countryside) green with grass or other rich vegetation

listless

(of a person or their manner) lacking energy or enthusiasm

enervated

drained of energy or vitality

finesse

great skill, cleverness, and delicate handling when dealing with a sensitive situation or doing a task

repugnant

extremely offensive, unacceptable, or causing a strong feeling of disgust

squelch

to suppress or silence something completely

Gloat

to show or feel great pleasure over your own success or another persons failure, usually in an arrogant or mean way

Savvy

having practical knowledge, good judgement, and a sharp understanding of everyday or specific matters

tenaciously

in a strong, tight, or secure manner

Zealot

a person who has extremely strong views on a topic (usually religion or politics) and pushes their views onto others

Skulk

to hide or move around stealthily usually out of fear, cowardice, or to avoid a duty or responsibility

Commonality

the state of being similar

Contrived

something is artificial, forced, or obviously planned instead of feeling natural

Staunch

very logical and dependable

Engender

to cause, produce, or give rise to a situation, feeling, or condition

Divisive

something that causes disagreement, hostility, or separation between people

Indispensable

absolutely necessary, essential, or so important that you cannot do without it

Rapport

a friendly, trusting connection between people who understand each other and communicate well

Entrench

To establish something so firmly that it is very difficult

Disunify

to cause a group, place, or concept to lose its harmony, connection or shared state

Adversarial

involving two opposing sides, groups, or people who are in conflict, competition, or disagreement with each other

Sow

To spread or introduce

Substantive

having real importance

Reap

To receive a reward or consequence as a result of one’s actions

Succinct

expressing what needs to be said in a clear, short way without extra words

Stifle

to hold back, suppress, or stop something from moving forward

Amicably

doing something in a polite, friendly, and peaceable way without arguments, anger, or hostility

Mull

To think deeply or slowly about something

Reticent

inclined to keep one’s thoughts, feelings, and personal affairs to oneself, or being reserved or quiet

Intercede

to step in between parties to help settle a dispute

Bogged

being stuck, slowed down, or unable to make progress in too much work or detail

Camaraderie

a strong feeling of friendship, trust, and mutual support that developed among people in a group who share experiences or work together

Prerogative

a choice or entitlement that someone has the freedom to do, often not shared by everyone

insurmountable

a problem or obstacle that is too great to overcome

tenfold

ten times as much, ten times as many, or having ten parts

Reverie

a state of being pleasantly lost in one’s thoughts or a daydream

Exonerate

clear (someone from blame, guilt, or responsibility)

jousting (verbally)

a sharp, clever and competitive exchange of words, arguments, or witty remarks between two people

Miffed

feeling slightly annoyed, offended, or upset by someone’s behavior or a minor slight

Adversity

a difficult, challenging, or unlucky situation, or a state of serious and persistent misfortune

Gripes

to complain, grumble, or carp continuously in an annoying way

Carp

To complain about unimportant, minor things

Dichotomy

a division or contrast between two things that are represented as being completely opposite or mutually exclusive

Meager

lacking in quantity, quality, or fullness