- brigand (n.) an outlaw or bandit.
- dysphoria (n.) a state of unease or generalized dissatisfaction with life.
- gallivant (v.) go around from one place to another in the pursuit of pleasure or entertainment.
- halcyon (adj.) calm, undisturbed, peaceful, serene.
- holophrasis (n.) the use of a single word to convey a complex idea.
- incubus (n.) a feeling of oppression during sleep, sleep paralysis; night terrors, a nightmare, any oppressive thing or person; a burden.
- ivory tower (n.) a sheltered, overly-academic existence or perspective, implying a disconnection or lack of awareness of reality or practical considerations.
- lopsided (adj.) not even or balanced; not the same on one side as on the other.
- lunar (adj.) of or pertaining to the moon; moonly, crescent-shaped, lunate, resembling the moon; orbed.
- malevolence (n.) hostile attitude or feeling.
- mellifluous (adj.) sweet, smooth and musical; pleasant to hear (generally used of a person's voice, tone or writing style).
- nebulous (adj.) (of a concept or idea) unclear, vague, or ill-defined.
- nuance (n.) a minor distinction, subtlety or fine detail.
- petrichor (n.) a pleasant smell that frequently accompanies the first rain after a long period of warm, dry weather.
- serendipity (n.) finding something good without looking for it.
- tranquil (adj.) free from mental/emotional disturbance, calm; without motion or sound
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