The Awakening
Vocabulary

quickness; and/or cheerful eagerness

lacking plan or purpose; or half-hearted

remove completely from recognition or memory — sometimes by erasing

or:

to make oneself inconspicuous or unimportant

rude and disrespectful behavior — often made by someone who does not realize they are being rude — as when someone is presumptuous or impolitely bold

a practical action — especially one that accepts negative tradeoffs due to circumstances

or:

convenient, speedy, or practical

not admitting passage through; or not capable of being affected

innocent as in lacking in sophistication or worldliness — especially in being direct and not masking feelings

not appearing dangerous, but actually very harmful over time

or:

treacherous  (dangerous due to trickery or from hidden or unpredictable risks)

to suffer in a bad situation for a long time

profoundly touching the emotions —  especially sadness or pity

acting more impressive than is deserved

abundant (a lot of something)

argue in protest or opposition

careful to behave ethically and/or diligently (with great care and attention to detail)

arrogant (acting as if better, more important, and superior in ideas than others)

of people:  slow or inactive — usually resulting from a lack of energy and interest

or:

of animals:  a condition of biological rest or suspended animation — (could be in the evening, during the cold, or as in a hibernated or dormant state all winter)

an engaging liveliness

playful or amusing

or:

determined by chance or impulse rather than by necessity or reason