| counterpoint |
a method of composing or arranging music in which diverse but harmonious melodies are played at the same time. |
| disputatious |
inclined to quarrel or provoke argument. |
| dross |
anything that is worthless or useless; rubbish. |
| exuberant |
vigorously enthusiastic or happy; high-spirited. |
| fatuous |
smugly foolish or stupid. |
| infatuation |
the condition of being deprived of judgment by an irrational or foolish attachment to someone or something. |
| medley |
a musical piece that uses the melodies from several different pieces of music. |
| modulate |
to vary the loudness, pitch, intensity, or tone of; especially soften or tone down. |
| overbear |
to dominate or overwhelm; prevail over. |
| paragon |
a model of excellence or of a particular admirable quality. |
| ravenous |
very hungry; starved. |
| replete |
well-supplied; full (usually followed by "with"). |
| rote |
unthinking or mechanical routine or habit. |
| stringent |
rigorous or exacting; strict. |
| wizened |
shriveled or dried up. |