| assimilate |
to adapt and conform. |
| concord |
a state of agreement or harmony between persons or things. |
| contentious |
inclined to argue; quarrelsome; belligerent. |
| fluency |
the ability to speak or write smoothly and easily in another language. |
| frugality |
prudent or sparing use of resources, especially money. |
| incandescent |
giving off light as a result of being heated. |
| infidelity |
unfaithfulness, especially to marital vows; adultery. |
| intrusion |
the act of entering or thrusting oneself in when not invited or welcomed. |
| invective |
strongly abusive or denunciatory speech or language. |
| mimicry |
an act, instance, or the art of imitating or copying the speech, behavior, or expressions of others. |
| notation |
a system of signs used to stand for numbers, words, or musical notes. |
| parry |
to deflect or knock aside (a blow or stroke), as with one's weapon in fencing. |
| poseur |
one who adopts an affected attitude or manner in order to impress others. |
| underrate |
to value or appreciate insufficiently; underestimate. |
| vivacious |
full of life and spirit; animated. |