noun mo tif 1. a distinct formal unit such as a design, theme, or musical phrase that may repeat in, dominate, characterize, or be a prominent feature of an aesthetic or decorative…
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ambiance (or) ambience
aem bi əns noun 1. the distinctive character or mood of an environment; atmosphere. The restaurant creates a relaxing ambiance with its soft lighting. 2. environment; surroundings. She’d been fearful of going…
callow
kae lo adjective lacking adult sophistication or judgment; inexperienced; immature. Some of the more experienced workers were happy to take advantage of the callow young lad.
bumptious
buhmp shihs adjective obnoxiously assertive; pushy. “The Liberians have been trained in freedom. They are called bumptious and given a bad name by their English and French neighbors but this is merely…
snide
snaId adjective insulting in a derisive way; maliciously sarcastic. I will not tolerate her snide comments about my friend.