Week 9

Discursive: Covering a wide field of subjects; rambling.

Arthur's discursive chatter about the proper way to make tea bored everyone to death.

Emissary: An agent sent on a mission to represent or advance the interests of another.

Alfred was sick of being Ivan's emissary, as it made him feel like a pawn in another person's game.

Countenance: Appearance, especially the expression of the face.

Feliciano was confused if his countenance was anything to go by.

Venerable: Commanding respect by virtue of age, dignity, character, or position.

Yao's venerable position in the company made him a well-respected man.


~Jel