| bifurcation |
the act or result of dividing into two branches, or the state of being so divided. |
| bland |
without interest, spirit, or excitement; dull; indifferent. |
| bolster |
to give support with a cushion or pillow. |
| caprice |
a sudden, impulsive change of mind or direction, or an unpredictable action. |
| coroner |
a public officer employed to investigate by inquest any death not thought to have occurred by natural causes. |
| deviate |
to turn away from a direct course or one that has already been set. |
| dextrous |
variant of dexterous. |
| irksome |
causing annoyance; bothersome or tiresome. |
| juxtapose |
to bring together for the purpose of side-by-side comparison or contrast. |
| omnivorous |
living on a diet of both plant and animal food. |
| precipitous |
very steep or sudden; rising or dropping abruptly. |
| propensity |
a natural or inborn tendency, aptitude, or preference (often followed by an infinitive or "for"). |
| respective |
of or belonging to each one. |
| vexation |
the condition of being annoyed. |
| vivacity |
the characteristic or state of being vivacious; liveliness; sprightliness; animation. |