| acrimonious |
filled with bitterness or rancor. |
| banter |
joking, clever conversation. |
| cataract |
a large waterfall. |
| equilibrium |
a state of balance between two or more forces. |
| fanfare |
a flourish of trumpets, used to mark an entrance or beginning. |
| humility |
the quality or state of being humble; modesty about one's status or accomplishments. |
| insubstantial |
lacking firmness or solidity; slight. |
| ire |
anger or wrath. |
| matriculate |
to enroll or be enrolled in an organization, especially a college or university. |
| opulent |
having or displaying wealth and luxury. |
| palpitate |
of the heart, to pulsate rapidly; flutter; quiver. |
| proximity |
the condition, quality, or fact of being near or close; nearness. |
| sojourn |
to live for a short time in a place; stay temporarily. |
| testy |
easily annoyed or angered; irritable; touchy. |
| vouch |
to promise to be true, real, or correct (usually followed by "for"). |