Vocab 1 - "Silence, Reticence"
Serene
(adj.) calm, peaceful, sedate
Taciturn
(adj.) habitually silent or quiet, inclined to talk very little
Tranquility
(n.) a state of peace and quiet
Reticence
(n.) restraint in speech, reluctance to speak
Neophyte
a new convert, beginner, novice
Sanctuary
a sacred place, any place of refuge, shelter
Laconic
brief and to the point
Denounced
criticized sharply
Impudent
disrespectful
Truculent
fierce and cruel; eager to fight
Belligerent
hostile and aggressive
Telepathy
mind to mind communication
Impertinent
not showing proper respect, rude, irrelevant
Charlatan
one who feigns knowledge or ability; a pretender, impostor, or quack
Novice
one who is just a beginner at some activity requiring skill and experience
Vilified
speak or write about in an abusively derogatory manner, defame
Stupefied
stunned, amazed, astonished
Strive
to devote much energy or effort, try hard
Futile
useless, pointless, unrewarding