A Thousand Splendid suns Part 2

Shard

a broken piece of a brittle artifact

Repertoire

a collection of works that an artist or company can perform

Rancor

a feeling of deep and bitter anger an ill-will

Impetus

a force that makes something happen

Fresco

a mural done with watercolors on wet plaster

Coy

affectedly shy especially in a playful or provocative way

Befuddle

be confusing or perplexing to

Ubiquitous

being present everywhere at once

Lethargic

deficient in alertness or activity

Pallid

deficient in color suggesting physical or emotional distress

Impunity

exemption from punishment or loss

Perfunctory

hasty and without attention to detail; not thorough

Indomitable

impossible to subdue

Brusquely

in a blunt direct manner

Banter

light teasing repartee

Lurch

move abruptly

Impish

naughtily or annoyingly playful

Charismatic

possessing an extraordinary ability to attract

Balk

refuse to comply

Aloof

remote in matter

Irreverent

showing lack of due respect or veneration

Garnish

tastelessly showy

Fruition

the attainment or fulfillment of a plan or objective

Vigil

the rite of staying awake for devotional purposes

Unremitting

uninterrupted in time and indefinitely long continuing