galère - group of undesirable people; unpleasant situation

hystricine  -  of, like or pertaining to porcupines


ignoble: not honorable in character or purpose 2. of humble origin or social status. 

Juxtapose - place or deal with close together for contrasting effect

Locomotive - A self-propelled vehicle, usually electric, diesel, or steam-powered, for pulling or pushing freight or passenger cars on railroad tracks.

Neophilia -  love of or enthusiasm for what is new or novel

obstreperous: noisy and difficult to control

Many autistic children are seen as obstreperous to those who might not know of their disorder.

Paduasoy

a heavy, rich corded or embossed silk fabric, popular in the 18th century.

Rhetoric - the art of effective or persuasive speaking or writing, especially the use of figures of speech and other compositional techniques.

Sagacious- showing keen mental discernment, having good judgement, shrewd

Dr. Qin is a sagacious coroner that almost solves cases from the autopsy room. 

unctuous :oily; bland; insincerely suave


The skin is unctuous and of a deep-toned yellow colour.