Words

awkward; clumsy

humiliating; disgraceful

attacker of cherished beliefs and traditional ideals

not essential

inane; silly

stir up; instigate

tolerate; sanction

excessively thin

unconcerned; casual; indifferent

gather information; learn

smooth of speech; lacking depth or substance

peaceful; undisturbed

extremely calm; serene

hateful; evil

praise highly