| enigma |
something puzzling, contradictory, or mysterious; something for which a solution cannot be found. |
| equivocate |
to express oneself ambiguously, often to avoid giving a direct answer or to deceive. |
| fester |
to become filled with pus; become infected. |
| incorporeal |
without material being; bodiless; insubstantial. |
| insubstantial |
lacking firmness or solidity; slight. |
| mediate |
to act as an intermediary in (a dispute) or bring about (an agreement). |
| misnomer |
an incorrect or inappropriate name. |
| paltry |
small, trifling, or worthless. |
| prevaricate |
to lie, mislead, or conceal the truth deliberately. |
| rivulet |
a tiny stream or brook; trickle. |
| rudimentary |
of or pertaining to the basic or first principles; elementary. |
| spat1 |
a short, slight quarrel. |
| stipend |
any periodic payment of money, such as a salary or allowance. |
| sumptuous |
large, lavish, or splendid, especially when created at great cost. |
| volition |
the act of willing, deciding, or choosing. |