lustrous adj. Shining. sparse adj. Thinly diffused. recreant n. A cowardly or faithless person. cursive adj. Writing in which the letters are joined together. imperil v. To endanger. entirety n. A complete thing. jocose adj. Done or made in jest. coquette n. A flirt. esquire n. A title of dignity, office, or courtesy. impiety n. Irreverence toward God.