| artisan |
a person skilled in making things, especially by using the hands. People such as those who make furniture, quilts, or other crafts are artisans. |
| clairvoyant |
possessing the ability to see or know things that are beyond the five senses. |
| demean1 |
to lower in esteem, stature, or dignity; degrade. |
| detractor |
one who criticizes or disparages an idea, cause, or person to undermine support or popularity. |
| dogmatist |
one who asserts opinions or beliefs as though they were facts. |
| impale |
to pierce and hold fast with a sharp-pointed instrument such as a spear. |
| impassive |
not having, showing, or responding to emotion; unfeeling, expressionless, or insensitive. |
| incriminate |
to show involvement in a crime. |
| innumerable |
very many. |
| parameter |
any of a set of specifications or limits, the value or variations of which determine the form or behavior of something. |
| poignant |
deeply touching; arousing strong emotion, especially sadness or sympathy; piercing; penetrating. |
| residue |
a substance or quantity that remains after a part has been removed or after a process has been completed. |
| ricochet |
to bounce or skip off a surface at an angle; rebound. |
| tribulation |
severe suffering or affliction; distress. |
| untimely |
not occurring at a convenient or appropriate time; poorly timed. |