1. timorous- adjective Def.- showing nervousness or fear
Synonym- apprehensive, hesitant, meek, shy, timid
Antonym- bold, brazen, forthcoming

2. incarcerated- verb
Def. – imprisoned or confined Synonym- detain, jail, cage, constrain, hold, impound, lock up Antonym-free, let go, release

3. conservatory- noun
Def.- a school for instruction in the fine arts (correct one for use in novel)
Synonym- music school, drama school
Definition can also mean a greenhouse

4. frugal-adjective
Def.- sparing or economical with regard to money or food
Synonym- thrifty, careful, cautious, prudent, sparing,
Antonym- generous, lavish, wasteful

5. unimpeded- adjective Def.- not obstructed to stopped
Synonym- unrestricted, unhindered, unblocked, unhampered, free, clear, hold up, interfere
Antonym- facilitate, advance, aid, assist, help , support

6. sallied- verb Def.- to set out from a place
Synonym- cruise, glide, hurry, move, pass, sail, skim, sweep

7. monotonous- adjective
Def.- dull repetition of something; tedious
Synonym- boring, dull, uninteresting, unexciting, tiresome, unvaried
Antonym- change, color, excitement, liveliness

8. unselfconsciously- adverb
Def.- authentically; done without pretending; free and easy; without restraint
Synonym- cut loose, expansive, footloose, frank, informal, liberated, natural
Antonym- careful, inhibited, modest, shy

9. copious- adjective Def.- abundant in supply or quantity
Synonym- plentiful, ample, full, extensive, generous, lavish

10. subtleties- noun Def.- small, delicate distinctions
Synonym- fineness, niceness, keenness, sharpness, wisdom, cleverness