| cavil |
to make petty criticisms or objections; carp (usually followed by "at" or "about"). |
| constituent |
forming a part of something. |
| deference |
respect for and submission to the desires, opinions, or judgments of another. |
| dote |
to have or show too much love or affection (usually followed by "on" or "upon"). |
| ensue |
to occur as the result of an earlier event. |
| exchangeable |
capable of being interchanged with or given in return for another. |
| hitherto |
until this time; previously. |
| impassive |
not having, showing, or responding to emotion; unfeeling, expressionless, or insensitive. |
| interloper |
a person who intrudes in the affairs of others; meddler. |
| ostentatious |
done or designed with the intention of impressing others and consequently overly showy or grandiose; pretentious. |
| parody |
a humorous imitation in print, music, or performance of a serious person, work of art, or publication. |
| preemptive |
of or relating to a strike or attack such as a bid in bridge or a military attack, made in anticipation of or to prevent an opposing strike. |
| 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. |
| repository |
a container or place where things may be stored; storage unit or space. |
| reticence |
the state or quality of being hesitant to speak out; reserve. |