| captious |
inclined to petty criticism; faultfinding. |
| cite |
to use the words of someone else; quote. |
| coerce |
to persuade or pressure (a person) to do something by using threats, intimidation, or the like. |
| conformist |
one who tends to act in accordance or compliance with established standards or norms. |
| dexterity |
grace and easy quickness in using the hands or body; skill. |
| discreet |
reserved and judicious, especially in talking about or otherwise revealing confidential matters; circumspect. |
| felicitous |
well-suited or apt; very appropriate. |
| foray |
a quick raid or sudden advance, usually military and often to take forage or plunder. |
| paean |
a song or hymn sung as an expression of praise. |
| permeable |
of a substance, being such that gas or liquid can penetrate or diffuse through it. |
| protuberance |
that which projects; bulge or bump. |
| puerile |
immature or silly; childish. |
| pugnacious |
ready or eager to fight; overly aggressive or quarrelsome. |
| quizzical |
expressing doubt, confusion, or questioning; puzzled. |
| reputable |
known to be held in esteem; respected. |