| absurdity |
the condition or quality of being absurd, of being completely contrary to logic or the normal order of things. |
| demoralize |
to weaken or destroy the confidence, courage, spirit, or morale of. |
| equestrian |
of or relating to horseback riding. |
| fidelity |
loyalty or faithfulness to obligations, promises, or those to whom one has made a commitment. |
| generalize |
to come to a broad idea or rule about something after considering particular facts. |
| infraction |
an act or instance of breaking or violating, usually a rule or law; violation or breach. |
| pedantry |
the act or practice, or an instance, of flaunting one's learnedness or of being overly insistent on scholarly formalities or details. |
| pirouette |
a ballet movement involving a rapid rotation of the body upon the toes or foot. |
| refute |
to demonstrate the falseness or error of; disprove. |
| residue |
a substance or quantity that remains after a part has been removed or after a process has been completed. |
| revel |
to feel great pleasure; rejoice (usually followed by "in"). |
| rudiment |
(often plural) something in an initial, imperfect, or undeveloped form. |
| spate |
a sudden rush, outpouring, or flood. |
| subsidiary |
assisting or supplementing. |
| wily |
cleverly deceitful; tricky; cunning. |