| agility |
the ability to move or think easily and quickly. |
| agitation |
the condition of being disturbed, anxious, or upset. |
| apparition |
a ghostly image; phantom; specter. |
| cavil |
to make petty criticisms or objections; carp (usually followed by "at" or "about"). |
| certitude |
the state, condition, or feeling of freedom from uncertainty or doubt. |
| colloquial |
characteristic of or suited to informal or familiar conversation or to writing that is imitative of conversational tone. |
| fissure |
a narrow crevice or other opening, especially one caused by splitting. |
| frond |
a long leaf with many small divisions. Ferns and palm trees have fronds. |
| impede |
to slow or block the movement or progress of; hinder. |
| nominal |
in name alone. |
| profane |
irreverent or irreligious; blasphemous. |
| repugnance |
strong dislike, distaste, or aversion. |
| retribution |
repayment for one's actions, especially punishment for evil. |
| schism |
a division into factions with opposing beliefs, especially in a Christian church. |
| stymie |
throw an obstacle in the way of (something or someone); impede; thwart. |