| acclamation |
enthusiastic applause; loud expression of approval. |
| affirmation |
the act of affirming. |
| disarray |
confusion or disorder. |
| equanimity |
the quality of remaining calm, serene, or unruffled, especially under stress; composure. |
| grassroots |
originating with or operating among the common people. |
| impregnate |
to make (a female animal or human) pregnant, or to make (an egg) fertile. |
| incision |
a cut made during surgery. |
| irascible |
easily angered or irritated; short-tempered. |
| nemesis |
that which one cannot beat, conquer, or succeed at; cause or agent of one's often repeated downfall. |
| noncommittal |
not revealing what one's preference, feeling, or opinion is. |
| piquant |
of food, having a deliciously sharp or spicy taste. |
| plurality |
the largest proportion of votes in an election, especially when it is less than half the total, or the margin of votes separating the victor from the person who came second. |
| problematic |
presenting difficulties or causing doubt; questionable. |
| reimburse |
to pay back for (expenses or losses incurred). |
| sophomoric |
displaying intellectual pretentiousness or proud confidence about one's knowledge when actually poorly informed or immature. |