A Room With A View
Vocabulary

reluctant or unenthusiastic compliance, consent, or agreement

lack of interest and enthusiasm

someone who practices self-denial (often to encourage spiritual growth); or relating to such self-denial

or:

severely plain (without decoration)

harsh criticism; or formal criticism from an organization — such as the U.S. Senate

contented (unworried and satisfied) — often to a fault

hard work and care in tasks — often continuing when others might quit because of difficulties

a lack of respect — often suggesting distaste and an undeserved sense of superiority

or:

to reject as not good enough

unconventional or strange; or a person with such traits

cause — usually a feeling (possibly a situation)

taking pains to avoid being observed

or:

in a manner indicating nervousness (being cautious or appearing suspicious)

helping others — especially donating money to worthy causes; or an organization that does so

behaving in a highly moral or religious manner

or less commonly:  behaving highly moral in a self-righteous or holier-than-thou manner

reluctant — especially to speak freely

regard with feelings of deep respect and admiration — sometimes with a mixture of wonder and awe or fear

relating to a surface rather than to anything deep or penetrating (often of injuries or thinking)