adapted for seizing, grasping, or taking hold of something

a vocal style intermediate between speech and singing but without exact pitch intonation

Cachet is used as a synonym of prestige to refer to the respect and admiration someone or something receives for being successful or important. It can also be used to refer to a characteristic feature or quality that confers such prestige.

// His research in Antarctica gave him a certain cachet among other scientists.

to wander or shuffle about leisurely; stroll; saunter

Someone or something described as labile is readily open to change. Labile can also be used as a synonym of unstable to describe things that are readily or continually undergoing chemical, physical, or biological change or breakdown.

// The director was known for being exacting but also labile, open to actors' interpretations of characters.

courageous; brave

To truncate something—such as a discussion or essay—is to make it shorter.

// The interview was truncated and edited for clarity.

Inchoate is a formal adjective and synonym of vague that describes something that is not completely formed or developed yet.

// In the podcast, the author described the process by which she took a series of inchoate vignettes and shaped them into her best-selling novel.

To feign something (such as surprise, ignorance, or sleep) is to pretend to feel or be affected by it.

// I would never feign illness just to get out of a test.

Dedication refers to devotion, loyalty, or commitment to a person or cause. It can also refer to a message at the beginning of a book, song, etc., that expresses affection or gratitude for someone, or to a ceremony to mark the official completion or opening of something, such as a building.

// It took a lot of hard work and dedication, but we managed to finish the project on time.

// Her novel includes a brief dedication to her family.