DISSEMBLE
verb
- to give a false or misleading appearance to; conceal the truth or real nature of
- to put on the appearance of; feign
- Obsolete. to let pass unnoticed; ignore
- to conceal one's true motives, thoughts, etc., by some pretense; speak or act hypocritically.
ABSTEMIOUS
adjective
- indulging only very moderately in something, especially food and drink.
- sparing or moderate in eating and drinking; temperate in diet.
LIMPID
adjective
- clear, transparent, or pellucid, as water, crystal, or air
- completely calm; without distress or worry
- free from obscurity; clear
SERE
adjective
*dried up; withered
*old fashioned, poetic
