| amplitude |
the state or quality of being ample; largeness. |
| brusque |
impolitely abrupt in speech or actions; curt. |
| discontinuous |
interrupted or intermittent; not without pause or break. |
| disproportionate |
having too much of one thing in relation to something else; unbalanced. |
| gibe |
a mocking or derisive comment. |
| ingénue |
an inexperienced or artless girl or the role of a such a girl in a dramatic presentation. |
| misdeed |
an unacceptable, evil, or illegal act. |
| nub |
the main point, gist, or essence of something. |
| precinct |
an area in a town or city that forms a separate district for voting or that is looked after by one police unit. |
| propitiate |
to overcome the disfavor or distrust of; conciliate; appease. |
| repertory |
a stock of skills, talents, or performing pieces; repertoire. |
| sally |
a sudden forward attack or rush from a defensive position by a military force. |
| servile |
very submissive to another's authority; slavish. |
| subsidiary |
assisting or supplementing. |
| troublesome |
causing anxiety, worry, or bother. |