| conclusive |
serving to reach a final answer or decision, or to settle. |
| condescend |
to act as if one were of superior rank or station, treating others as inferior; patronize. |
| delude |
to cause to hold a false belief; mislead; deceive. |
| dole |
to deal out or distribute (food, money, or the like) in small amounts to needy people (usually followed by "out"). |
| fervent |
having or expressing warmth, depth, or intensity of feeling. |
| grapple |
to grasp, twist, or wrestle in close combat. |
| knave |
an unscrupulous person; evildoer. |
| lucid |
easy to understand; articulate; clear. |
| multifaceted |
having several aspects or stages; complex or various. |
| pseudonym |
a false name adopted by someone, especially an author, to conceal his or her identity; pen name. |
| recalcitrant |
stubbornly disobedient; refractory. |
| repertory |
a stock of skills, talents, or performing pieces; repertoire. |
| stratagem |
a plan or trick to deceive, surprise, or outwit an opponent, especially as a military maneuver. |
| sultry |
uncomfortably hot and humid. |
| turbulence |
commotion, violent disorder, or unrest. |