| argumentative |
given to quarrels, debate, or violent clashes of opinion, often without a cause; contentious. |
| assurance |
a statement meant to give confidence. |
| dauntless |
incapable of being discouraged or frightened off; fearless. |
| distort |
to twist out of shape; change the way a thing looks or acts. |
| likewise |
as well; also. |
| malaria |
a serious disease carried by mosquitoes that causes chills, fever, and sweating. |
| marital |
of or concerning marriage. |
| mutilate |
to destroy by cutting or tearing off a necessary part. |
| perfection |
the state or condition of being without a fault or mistake. |
| qualitative |
of or concerning the nature or attributes of something, as opposed to its amount. (Cf. quantitative.) |
| quay |
a pier, wharf, or other landing place for loading and unloading boats or ships. |
| quirky |
characterized by oddities or peculiarities. |
| radical |
having to do with the root or source; basic; fundamental. |
| silhouette |
any dark figure seen against a light background, so that details are hard to see. |
| valve |
a device that controls the flow of a liquid or gas through a pipe or tube. |