UNIQUE WORDS game to increase our vocabulary - alphabetical order

 Maudlin- Overly emotional and/or sentimental.

Opportune - (of a time) well-chosen or particularly favorable or appropriate

Quiescent - in a state or period of inactivity or dormancy.

Sanguine

confidently optimistic and cheerful.

untoward unexpected and adverse; unfortunate or unlucky

"She answered questions but was reticent most of the time, keeping an eye on Molly as if she was afraid the child would do something untoward. "

Winsome - attractive or appealing in appearance or character.

"a winsome smile"

Zest: great enthusiasm and energy; a quality of excitement and piquancy.

"I used to try to beat past records to add zest to my monotonous job"

"they campaigned with zest and intelligence"