The mood which is established bu the setting, especially in the use of words such as deep, dusk, and black is <em>dark, gloomy, depressing, sad, scary, mysterious, </em>etc.
Synonyms= discredit<span>, </span>disesteem<span>, </span>dishonor<span>, </span>disrepute<span>, </span>disgrace<span>, </span>infamy<span>, </span>obloquy<span>, </span>odium,opprobrium<span>, </span>reproach<span>, </span><span>shame</span>
Wouldn't it be Asking Questions
"Egotism" is an inflated sense of one's importance; it's being conceited or vain. The egotist feels superior to others physically, intellectually or in some other way. "Egoism" is a preoccupation with oneself, but not necessarily feeling superior to others.
