commonplace, dull

the prosaic book we read made me fall asleep

adj., not easily stirred or moved, showing little feeling or emotion

the judge kept a stolid expression upon his face despite the horrendous crime being described in his courtroom

ostensibly

adj., seemingly, outward appearances, contradictory

ostensibly the occasion was to honor the veterans

noun personal bearing or conduct, the way you carry yourself

yet her comportment toward Frank had always been cordial, if a little reserved

noun; an attitude or behaviour that is assumed by a person but not genuinely felt or possessed

his friendly manner was an affectation

adj.,

friendly easy to approach

the sheriff was an affable easygoing individual

adj., lean haggard

the soldier looked gaunt when he returned from war

noun ; quiet,sour, not inclined to talk

the neighbor was an elderly man, taciturn, and kept to himself

noun; mental agitation

Ms Zarrilli's perturbation with period one has to do with continued tardiness

noun; intense allegience toward someone or something

he had great fealty to his family