Obeisance

an expression of deference or respect, such as a bow or curtsy

Obeisance is a strong practice in the Japanese culture.

A better word than:

bowing
curtsy
showing respect

Vexillology

the study of flags

I can't imagine too many people going into the field of vexillology.

A better word than:

study of flags

Raconteur

one who excels in telling stories and anecdotes

In English, his infamous raconteur talents aren't evident.

A better word than:

good story teller

Wayworn

wearied by traveling

I wish to have such worldly experiences that feeling wayworn is a constant in my life.

A better word than:

tired from traveling

Reticent

inclined to keep silent; reserved; uncommunicative

The reason why I've become so uninterested in group work in school is because of the experiences I've had with reticent students. No progress or development is made without my contributions.

A better word than:

reserved
uncommunicative
silent
anti-social

Fatuous

inanely foolish and unintelligent; stupid.

One of the greatest challenges in life is to enlighten and educate fatuous people of their inaccuracies because they're completely unaware of their misunderstandings.

A better word than:

unintelligent
foolish
stupid
vacuous

Sanguinary

full of or characterized by bloodshed; bloody: a sanguinary struggle

The movie, Wanted, had a sanguinary theme.

A better word than:

bloody