The subpoena that came from the government was very ominous.
Fey -adj- giving an impression of vague unworldliness
The fey object tricked the man into believing it was gold.
The fey object tricked the man into believing it was gold.
Venerable -adj- accorded a great deal of respect
The venerable leader, King Richard, received many gifts from foreign countries.
The venerable leader, King Richard, received many gifts from foreign countries.
Uncouth -adj- lacking good manners
Most teenagers could easily be described as uncouth, what with bad manners and unruly hair.
Most teenagers could easily be described as uncouth, what with bad manners and unruly hair.
Sundry -adj- of various kinds
The sundry of animals in the world provides entertainment for bored humans.
The sundry of animals in the world provides entertainment for bored humans.
Begrudge -v- envy someone the possession or enjoyment of something
The man begrudged his wife the large nugget of gold she found.
The man begrudged his wife the large nugget of gold she found.
Elucidate -v- make something clear
"Please elucidate your comment about my mother," the man said frostily.
"Please elucidate your comment about my mother," the man said frostily.
Acquiescence -n- accept something reluctantly but without protest
The acquiescence of the woman to marry the man her father chose for her was uneasy and palpable in the air.
The acquiescence of the woman to marry the man her father chose for her was uneasy and palpable in the air.
Succinct -adj- briefly and clearly expressed
The man made his speech about freedom succinct, everyone understood him.
The man made his speech about freedom succinct, everyone understood him.
Facade -n- a false face that one puts on when lying or trying to
The facade was daunting, she clearly had pretended to be alright for some time.
The facade was daunting, she clearly had pretended to be alright for some time.
