galère - group of undesirable people; unpleasant situation

hystricine  -  of, like or pertaining to porcupines


ignoble: not honorable in character or purpose 2. of humble origin or social status. 

Juxtapose - place or deal with close together for contrasting effect

Keepsake - something kept or given to be kept as a memento

Locomotive - A self-propelled vehicle, usually electric, diesel, or steam-powered, for pulling or pushing freight or passenger cars on railroad tracks.

Mettle - Spirit and strength of character

Neophilia -  love of or enthusiasm for what is new or novel

obstreperous: noisy and difficult to control

Many autistic children are seen as obstreperous to those who might not know of their disorder.

Paduasoy

a heavy, rich corded or embossed silk fabric, popular in the 18th century.

Quarantine - A period of isolation for people or animals that have been exposed to an infectious disease      (I know I know..everyone should be familiar with this word)


Qualm - Feeling of doubt about one's actions, uneasiness

Rhetoric - the art of effective or persuasive speaking or writing, especially the use of figures of speech and other compositional techniques.

Sagacious- showing keen mental discernment, having good judgement, shrewd

Dr. Qin is a sagacious coroner that almost solves cases from the autopsy room. 

Trite - Unoriginal or overused

unctuous :oily; bland; insincerely suave


The skin is unctuous and of a deep-toned yellow colour.