| cavil |
to make petty criticisms or objections; carp (usually followed by "at" or "about"). |
| cozen |
to deceive or trick; swindle. |
| curvature |
the condition of being bent or rounded. |
| diaphanous |
of fabric or the like, almost transparent; sheer; filmy; delicate. |
| economize |
to spend less money; lower expenses; be economical. |
| egregious |
remarkably bad; flagrant; glaring. |
| ideology |
the body of beliefs, symbols, and political and social aims that characterizes a particular group or institution. |
| incise |
to cut into the surface of. |
| mania |
an extreme desire or enthusiasm. |
| onus |
an unwanted but necessary task; burden. |
| philosophy |
the study of the nature of life, truth, knowledge, and other important human matters, |
| reclaim |
to recover the use of (land areas) by draining, hydrating, or otherwise reconditioning so that the land can be used for agriculture or other purposes. |
| relinquish |
to surrender, release, or let go of; give up. |
| skiff |
a small, light boat that may have sails but can be rowed by one oarsman. |
| ubiquitous |
being or appearing to be in all places at the same time; omnipresent. |