| acme |
the highest point, as of attainment; pinnacle. |
| aftermath |
the result or consequence of an event. |
| bulwark |
a wall or wall-like structure, often made of earth and used for defense; rampart. |
| compulsive |
driven by an obsession or compulsion. |
| defer1 |
to not do until later; put off; delay. |
| diverge |
to extend or move away in different directions from a common point. |
| frolicsome |
full of high spirits, gaiety, or merriment; playful. |
| pejorative |
acting or tending to create a negative impression; disparaging; demeaning. |
| postulate |
to assert as something true, especially as a basis for reasoning. |
| rebuttal |
a statement or contention, as in a debate or legal case, that is intended to disprove or confute another. |
| scrimmage |
a vigorous struggle; scuffle. |
| scrutinize |
to look at closely and carefully, with attention to detail. |
| shoddy |
of low quality; poorly made or carried out. |
| tithe |
an amount of money, produce, or goods equal in value to a tenth of one's income, given or paid as a contribution or tax, especially to a church. |
| upshot |
the most important issue, result, or conclusion. |