caprice |
a sudden, impulsive change of mind or direction, or an unpredictable action. |
discontinuity |
lack of coherence or logical sequence. |
fluency |
the ability to speak or write smoothly and easily in another language. |
incorporate |
to include as part of a larger thing; blend. |
indigenous |
being the people or animals that originally lived and may continue to live in a particular country or region. |
jocose |
inclined to joke; jovial; merry. |
lobbyist |
one who attempts, on behalf of a special interest group, to influence the way legislators vote. |
odorous |
having or giving off a distinctive or strong smell. |
panacea |
a remedy or solution for all diseases, ills, or difficulties; cure-all. |
readjust |
to adapt oneself anew. |
repartee |
a quick, clever reply; witty retort. |
revile |
to speak about or speak to with hostile insults; disparage or abuse. |
testy |
easily annoyed or angered; irritable; touchy. |
vestige |
a visible trace or sign of something no longer present or existing. |
virtuoso |
a person who demonstrates exceptional ability, style, or skill, especially in music. |