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akimbo
[uh-kim-boh]
with hands on the hips and elbows turned outward

comport
[kuhm-pawrt]
to bear or conduct (oneself); behave

svelte
[svelt]
slim; slender in figure or lithe

obviate
[ob-vee-eyt]
to anticipate and prevent or eliminate (difficulties, disadvantages, etc.) by effective measures; render unnecessary

libertine
[lib-er-teen, lib-er-tin]
characterized by a disregard of morality, especially in sexual matters; freethinking in matters of religion

cynosure
[sahy-nuh-shoor]
something that strongly attracts attention by its brilliance, interest, etc.

obsequious
[uhb-see-kwee-uhs]
characterized by or showing servile obedience and excessive eagerness to please; deferential; fawning:

yeoman
[yoh-muhn]
performed in a workmanlike, valiant, and useful manner, especially in situations involving a great deal of effort

pontificate
[pon-tif-i-keyt]
express one's opinions in a way considered annoyingly pompous and dogmatic

fledgling
[flej-ling]
young, new, or inexperienced

expatiate
[ik-spey-shee-eyt]
to enlarge in discourse or writing; be copious in description or discussion

hesperidium
[hes-puh-rid-ee-uhm]
the fruit of a citrus plant

convivial
[kuhn-viv-ee-uhl]
friendly; agreeable

emollient
[ih-mol-yuhnt]
having the power of softening or relaxing, as a medicinal substance; soothing, especially to the skin

brusque
[bruhsk]
abrupt in manner; blunt; rough

valorous
[val-er-uhs]
showing great courage in the face of danger, especially in battle