| extrapolate |
to make an estimate or inference of (future probability or the like) on the basis of what is already known or has already occurred. |
| fabricate |
to construct or create. |
| mediocre |
of average to poor quality; ordinary. |
| miff |
to cause (someone) to become annoyed; offend. |
| notation |
a system of signs used to stand for numbers, words, or musical notes. |
| ossify |
to become inflexible or rigid, as in thought or behavior. |
| pallid |
pale or whitened; lacking color. |
| piquant |
of food, having a deliciously sharp or spicy taste. |
| privation |
lack of necessities or common comforts of life. |
| psychosis |
serious mental disorder that affects all aspects of the personality and involves withdrawal from reality. |
| salient |
extremely noticeable or prominent; conspicuous; important. |
| scrimmage |
a vigorous struggle; scuffle. |
| staunch2 |
unwaveringly firm or loyal. |
| vogue |
a popular fashion or style. |
| zealous |
characterized by, showing, or filled with an intense enthusiasm, as toward a cause, purpose, or activity. |