| counterpoint |
a method of composing or arranging music in which diverse but harmonious melodies are played at the same time. |
| discontinuous |
interrupted or intermittent; not without pause or break. |
| foray |
a quick raid or sudden advance, usually military and often to take forage or plunder. |
| formidable |
exceptionally difficult; daunting. |
| hiatus |
a gap or break in activity, time, or space; interruption. |
| levity |
a lack of seriousness; light, humorous, or foolish behavior or attitude. |
| memoir |
an account of facts or events based primarily on the author's personal experience. |
| particularity |
precise or detailed character. |
| potency |
the condition of being strong in effect or powerful. |
| prevalent |
generally accepted; pervasive; widespread. |
| scourge |
someone or something that inflicts punishment or causes suffering or destruction. |
| superimpose |
to set or lay on top of or above something. |
| surreptitious |
made, performed, or achieved by stealth or in secret. |
| urbane |
refined in manner; polished; elegant. |
| winnow |
to sift through, or separate out the desired or worthwhile from the undesired or worthless part of, as by critical analysis. |