1. Colloquial – adj. - characteristic of or appropriate to ordinary or familiar conversation rather than formal speech or writing; informal. 2. Discompose – v. - to disturb the composure of; agitate; perturb: The bad news discomposed us. 3. Duly – adv. - in a due manner; properly; fittingly 4. Feeble – adj. - physically weak, as from age or sickness; frail 5. Figurative – adj. – metaphorical; not literal 6. Laggard – n. - a person or thing that lags; lingerer; loiterer 7. Literal – adj. - the primary or strict meaning of the word or words; not figurative or metaphorical 8. Lofty – adj. – elevated in height, dignity, or style (as in writing) 9. Scholarly – adj. – having the qualities of a learned person 10. Stature – n. - the height of any object.