| cavil |
to make petty criticisms or objections; carp (usually followed by "at" or "about"). |
| curvature |
the condition of being bent or rounded. |
| ethereal |
highly refined; unworldly. |
| foray |
a quick raid or sudden advance, usually military and often to take forage or plunder. |
| hydraulic |
of, concerning, operated by, or moved by water or another liquid under pressure. |
| irony |
a manner of using language so that it conveys a different or opposite meaning to that which is literally expressed in the words themselves. Irony is used in ordinary conversation and also as a literary technique, especially to express criticism or to produce humor or pathos. |
| medley |
a musical piece that uses the melodies from several different pieces of music. |
| misjudge |
to hold an unjustified opinion of. |
| opinionated |
having definite and unchangeable views of things, often seemingly on all subjects. |
| personify |
to be a perfect or typical example of; embody. |
| quaff |
to drink, especially deeply and with obvious enjoyment. |
| rancorous |
feeling or showing bitter resentment; hateful. |
| retaliate |
to strike back; take revenge. |
| strident |
harsh-sounding or loud; raucous; grating. |
| tactile |
of, having, or pertaining to the sense of touch. |