| abstraction |
the act of removing or separating. |
| altercation |
a loud or angry argument or quarrel. |
| brandish |
to wave or shake (something such as a weapon) in a threatening or agitated manner. |
| compassion |
a feeling of sharing another's suffering that leads to a desire to help. |
| entrench |
to establish firmly and unchangeably. |
| experimentation |
the act, process, or practice of running tests or trials. |
| flamboyant |
exceptionally showy or dashing in one's speech, manner, or appearance. |
| impetus |
something that urges or impels; a driving force. |
| inopportune |
occurring at an undesirable or unreasonable time. |
| ominous |
giving a sign of future evil or trouble. |
| patina |
a greenish, brownish, or reddish crust or film produced by oxidation on the surface of old metals such as bronze and copper. |
| reimburse |
to pay back for (expenses or losses incurred). |
| satirical |
containing or marked by the use of parody or irony to ridicule or denounce human corruptness or folly. |
| stoic |
showing little or no reaction to painful or pleasant experiences; unmoved; impassive. |
| unproductive |
not yielding useful or helpful results; not fruitful. |