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