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behaving as though one thinks one is superior to others; arrogant
Supercilious
not willing or able to believe in something
Incredulously
expressing command in forceful way
Imperatively
doing something without preparation; improvising
Extemporizing
tending to calm or soothe
Sedative
touching or in contact
Contiguous
appealing to the senses (especially sexually)
Sensuously
the quality of being lively, energetic, and strong
Vitality
interrupted a conversation with a comment
Interposed
a strong feeling of dislike
Disdain
cheerful, friendly, and lively; jovial
Convivial
done quickly, without thought or care
Impetuously
to learn or find out with certainty
Ascertain
to pull back something that was said, withdrawn
Retracted
deception designed to conceal, evade, or escape something
Subterfuge
very careful about behaving properly
Punctilious
