| argumentative |
given to quarrels, debate, or violent clashes of opinion, often without a cause; contentious. |
| assay |
to try out or test. |
| assumption |
something that is supposed or believed without questioning. For example, if you ask someone whether she is allowed to watch TV during dinner, you have made an assumption that there is a TV in her house. Assumptions are ideas people have that are not based on proven facts. An assumption can be correct or incorrect. |
| cleave1 |
to adhere tightly; stick fast (usually followed by "to"). |
| donor |
one who gives or contributes something without expecting anything in return. |
| enthusiastic |
having or showing great interest. |
| increasingly |
more and more; to a greater and greater degree. |
| lurid |
sensational; shocking or dramatic. |
| nonetheless |
despite the foregoing; still; even so. |
| stationary |
not moving; still. |
| unanimous |
in complete agreement. |
| undo |
to release from or remove wrapping or fastening from. |
| unveil |
to remove a covering from, especially to display for the first time. |
| violation |
the act of breaking or breaching a law, rule, or agreement. |
| woe |
great suffering or sorrow. |