Timorous [tim·or·ous ] adj. Showing or suffering from nervousness, fear, or a lack of confidence: “A timorous demeanor.”

Surreal [sur·re·al] adj. Having the disorienting quality of a dream; unreal; fantastic. “There was something surreal about the diving accident.”

Irascible adj. Characterized by or arising from anger. (of a person) Easily made angry. “He was always irascible and quick to get into a fight.”

Nescient; Nescience adj. Lacking knowledge; ignorant. “His nescience of the topic was obvious.”

Acrid adj. Having an irritatingly strong and unpleasant taste or smell. Angry and bitter. “An acrid odor filled the room.”

Elucidate v. Make (something) clear; explain. “The presentation will help to elucidate the project.”

Contrite adj. 1. Arising from sense of guilt: done or said out of a sense of guilt or remorse. 2. Very sorry: genuinely and deeply sorry about something. “He was suitably contrite.”

Precocious adj. Manifesting or characterized by unusually early development or maturity, especially in mental aptitude. “A precocious child.”

Assertive adj. 1.Inclined to bold or confident assertion; aggressively self-assured. “She is an assertive businesswoman.”

Ethereal adj. Characterized by lightness and insubstantiality; intangible. “Her fragrance lingered in the room, an ethereal reminder of her presence.” 2. Highly refined; delicate. “Ethereal beauty.”