| altercation |
a loud or angry argument or quarrel. |
| bourgeois |
of, related to, or characteristic of the middle class. |
| cavil |
to make petty criticisms or objections; carp (usually followed by "at" or "about"). |
| doctrinaire |
dogmatically adhering to a theory or a school of thought, regardless of its practicality. |
| dossier |
a set of papers or documents that provide detailed information on a particular person or subject. |
| eccentricity |
an odd or peculiar behavior, habit, interest, or the like. |
| ethereal |
highly refined; unworldly. |
| mimicry |
an act, instance, or the art of imitating or copying the speech, behavior, or expressions of others. |
| observable |
able to be seen; visible. |
| panache |
a confidently stylish, dashing, or flamboyant manner. |
| prescience |
knowledge of future occurrences; foreknowledge. |
| resplendent |
full of splendor; radiant; shining. |
| scapegoat |
one made to bear the blame for the wrongs of others. |
| sprightly |
lively, spirited, or energetic. |
| sumptuous |
large, lavish, or splendid, especially when created at great cost. |