Permitting the passage of light; transmitting and defusing of light so that objects beyond cannot be seen clearly; free from disguise or falseness; easily understandable
tentative
Hesitant; not fully worked out or developed; determined by something else
tact
A keen sense of what to do or say in order to maintain good relations with others or avoid offense; sensitive perception
sully
To make dirty or tarnished
sonorous
Producing sound (as when struck); full or loud in sound; imposing or impressive in effect or style
obscene
offensive to accepted standards of decency or modesty
niche
A recess in a wall especially for a statue; a place, employment, status, or activity for which a person or thing is best suited; a specialized market
meander
To wander aimlessly or casually without urgent destination; to follow a winding or intricate course; (n) a winding path or course; a turn or winding of a stream
intermittent
Coming and going at intervals; occasional; not continuous; (as in a stream) appearing or disappearing seasonally
discretion
Individual choice or judgment; the quality of having or showing good judgment; the quality of being discreet or reserved
chide
To voice disapproval to; to reproach in a usually mild and constructive manner
brackish
Somewhat salty; not appealing to the taste; disgusting
unequivocal
Leaving no doubt; clear; unquestionable
raucous
Rough or noisy in a high-spirited way; disagreeably harsh or strident
perverse
Turned away from what is right or good; improper; obstinate in opposing what is right, reasonable, or accepted
malevolent
Having, showing, or arising from intense often vicious ill will, spite, or hatred
depraved
Marked by evil or corruption
impotent
Lacking in power, strength, or vigor; unable to act or achieve one's purpose; unable to produce fruit or offspring
impertinent
Characterized by insolent rudeness; showing a lack of manners or consideration for others; irrelevant
contrite
Feeling or showing remorse for improper or objectionable behavior or actions