| capricious |
tending to act on impulse; subject to whim; erratic and unpredictable. |
| composite |
made up of several parts. |
| deferential |
respectfully submissive to the desires, opinions, or judgments of others. |
| dialectical |
of or using logical analysis or argument that reveals and resolves opposing ideas or contradictions. |
| divest |
to take rights or property away from; dispossess, especially by legal means. |
| obscene |
offensive and not decent. |
| omnipotent |
possessing infinite power; all-powerful. |
| revivalist |
suited to or aimed at the purpose of bringing back former beliefs, ideas, or practices. |
| sardonic |
bitterly mocking; derisive; scornful. |
| scrutinize |
to look at closely and carefully, with attention to detail. |
| stint |
to refrain from spending; to be sparing or frugal. |
| stoical |
showing little or no emotion in reaction to painful or pleasant experiences. |
| swathe |
to wrap up, enfold, or bind, especially with a wrapping material or bands. |
| timely |
happening at just the right moment. |
| underrate |
to value or appreciate insufficiently; underestimate. |