| amiable |
having or showing a friendly manner. |
| constituent |
forming a part of something. |
| experimentation |
the act, process, or practice of running tests or trials. |
| incision |
a cut made during surgery. |
| inordinate |
beyond the bounds of reason; excessive. |
| militant |
aggressive or combative in attitude or actions, especially in defense of a cause. |
| opalescent |
exhibiting a spectrum of colors or changing colors; iridescent. |
| pretext |
a false reason or claim put forward to mask one's true motive or aim. |
| reputable |
known to be held in esteem; respected. |
| scrutinize |
to look at closely and carefully, with attention to detail. |
| stalemate |
any situation in which a further action, offer, or the like is impossible or unlikely; deadlock. |
| troublesome |
causing anxiety, worry, or bother. |
| unworldly |
lacking sophistication; naive; provincial. |
| vagary |
an erratic, unpredictable, or extravagant occurrence, action, or idea; whim. |
| vanguard |
the leading or foremost position or part of a movement or force; forefront. |