| corrugate |
to shape or bend or become shaped or bent into parallel, wavelike ridges and grooves. |
| crony |
a close friend or ally (often used pejoratively). |
| dialectical |
of or using logical analysis or argument that reveals and resolves opposing ideas or contradictions. |
| evasion |
the act or an instance of escaping, avoiding, or failing to perform something. |
| exemplary |
deserving to be imitated or followed; highly commendable. |
| hiatus |
a gap or break in activity, time, or space; interruption. |
| inconsistency |
an instance of contradiction or illogic. |
| motley |
made up of a contrasting variety of types, appearances, or the like; very heterogeneous. |
| peruse |
to read or examine attentively and in detail. |
| propound |
to propose or set forth for consideration. |
| raze |
to knock down or tear down (a structure); level. |
| referendum |
the submission of a legislative measure to a vote by the general public, or the vote thus taken. |
| reiterate |
to say again. |
| spat1 |
a short, slight quarrel. |
| taciturn |
habitually silent and uncommunicative. |