lithe 敏捷な、しなやかな
It was a pleasure to watch the lithe body of the ballet dancer as she perfomed the most difficult steps.
adherent 味方、支持者、関係のある
The disgruntled adherent switched his loyalty to the opposition party.
banal 平凡な、つまらない
Men believe that women's conversation is filled with banal comments concerning clothing or food.
platitude ありきたりの発言、平凡
During the most sultry days of summer, one often hears the platitude, "Is it hot enough for you?"
pique ～を怒らせる、（興味）をそそる
He showed his pique by slamming the door.
eschew ～を避ける、控える