Meanings

somewhat reserved (diffident)

propensity to put oneself in as bad a light as possible

being somewhat excited (agitated)

being somewhat (half) joking

scrutiny

being sick and tired (of)

being somewhat puzzled

the ostentation (bad taste) of the nouveau riche

tending to anemia

reek of desperation

being apt to make a show of one's faults

delicious flavor

simple wedding

with profound (often hidden) meaning

to bungle

in a sense

in a sense

to be encouraged by initial success

in fooling the enemy first deceive your allies

seasoning