| captious |
inclined to petty criticism; faultfinding. |
| denote |
to be a mark or sign of. |
| discordant |
in conflict or disagreement. |
| epigram |
a short, pithy, often paradoxical sentence. |
| erroneous |
containing or based on a mistake; incorrect. |
| firmament |
the entire arch of the sky; heavens. |
| gusto |
vigorous or hearty enjoyment or appreciation. |
| invoice |
a detailed statement of goods sold or shipped or of services provided, including their prices or charges. |
| memoir |
an account of facts or events based primarily on the author's personal experience. |
| orifice |
an opening, such as a vent, mouth, or hole, through which something can pass. |
| pilgrimage |
a usually long trip undertaken for religious purposes, such as to visit a holy place. |
| protégé |
a person under the care or sponsorship of an influential patron. |
| rue1 |
to regret, repent of, or feel sorry about. |
| slacken |
to decrease activity, strength, speed, intensity, or the like. |
| vapid |
lacking spirit, life, or flavor; dull; uninteresting. |