Contrivance

prone to sudden, unaccountable changes of mood or behaviour; unpredictable.

excessive pride or self-confidence, often leading to downfall.

a temporary stay in a place; a brief residence or visit.

the ability to make mistakes or be erroneous; imperfection in judgment.

sleepy or drowsy; tending to induce sleep.

relating to or characterized by reversion to something ancient or ancestral; primitive.

judging the value, quality, or worth of something; evaluating.

foreshadowing something momentous or calamitous; overly solemn or pompous.

place or deal with close together for contrasting effect.

a hobby or secondary occupation pursued for enjoyment rather than as one’s main profession.