| caprice |
a sudden, impulsive change of mind or direction, or an unpredictable action. |
| conservationist |
a person who promotes and encourages preservation, especially of natural resources. |
| enclave |
a small territory or country mostly or completely surrounded by another. |
| filch |
to steal (usually something of slight value) in a sly manner; pilfer. |
| incendiary |
causing or having the potential to cause a fire. |
| infidel |
one who does not believe in or accept a religious faith, especially that of Christianity or Islam. |
| lobbyist |
one who attempts, on behalf of a special interest group, to influence the way legislators vote. |
| pellucid |
extremely clear in meaning. |
| plausible |
seeming to be true or reasonable; credible. |
| profundity |
that which involves great insight or intellectual depth. |
| quibble |
an unimportant, petty, or trivial disagreement or objection. |
| repertoire |
the stock or list of artistic pieces, such as dramatic or operatic roles, that a player or company of players is prepared to perform. |
| retention |
the act or process of maintaining the possession or use of. |
| somnolent |
sleepy or drowsy. |
| spat1 |
a short, slight quarrel. |