| abrupt |
sudden and not expected. |
| acceptance |
the act of accepting something that is given. |
| bluff1 |
a hill or shore with steep sides. |
| contrary |
completely different; opposite. |
| decline |
to refuse to do, in a polite way. |
| devise |
to invent or think out. |
| dividend |
the number to be divided by another number in math equations. |
| element |
a part of any whole. |
| elude |
to get away from or avoid by speed or skill. |
| embroil |
to involve in conflict. |
| informal |
relaxed in style or feeling; casual. |
| medieval |
of, or having to do with the Middle Ages. |
| optimum |
the situation, quantity, degree, or other condition that is most desirable. |
| reckless |
paying no attention to danger; not at all careful. |
| thwart |
to hinder, oppose, or frustrate. |