| capitulate |
to surrender or acquiesce. |
| comely |
pleasing in appearance. |
| demolition |
the act or an instance of destroying, especially by means of explosives. |
| discontinuous |
interrupted or intermittent; not without pause or break. |
| humbug |
something without substance or meaning, such as an idea or argument; nonsense. |
| incision |
a cut made during surgery. |
| insubstantial |
lacking firmness or solidity; slight. |
| objectivity |
the quality of being unbiased or without prejudice. |
| pathological |
afflicted with or caused by a physical or especially a mental disorder. |
| precipitous |
very steep or sudden; rising or dropping abruptly. |
| respite |
a period of rest, especially from something difficult or unpleasant. |
| reverberation |
the continuation of a sound after the source of the sound has been cut off. |
| ruminate |
to think at length; meditate. |
| touchstone |
a test or standard by which to evaluate the worth of something. |
| virtuoso |
a person who demonstrates exceptional ability, style, or skill, especially in music. |