-instinctively - This is an adverb. An adverb describes how something is done. Instinctively means that something is done as an instinct, it's second-nature, it's natural, you do it without thinking. For example: When my brother scared me, I punched him instinctively.
-tantalizing - adjective - two meanings, (1) very pleasantly inviting and tempting (2) to bring up a desire for something that is just out of reach. For example: The promotion that he might have gave him a tantalizing taste of success.
-exquisite- adjective - extremely beautiful, very delicate, refined
-lethargy- noun - unusual lack of energy. Lethargy is like being languid, only probably a little more intense.
-obscure - an adjective meaning not clearly understood or expressed, or a verb meaning to make unclear. Example as an adjective: Mrs. Merrill tried to explain how to access Engrade, but her explanation was still obscure. Example as a verb: The rain pouring on the windshield did obscure her vision.
-resign - verb - to leave voluntarily
-accusation - noun - a charge that somebody did something wrong, what you say when you blame someone for something
-subtle - (silent b) - adjective - barely perceptible, hard to see, lacking in brightness or loudness, etc. For example: Mona Lisa's smile is very subtle.
-capital - a noun meaning an upper-case letter, also means money. An adjective meaning very important.
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