| adroit |
skillful with the hands; dextrous. |
| arbitration |
the consideration and decision of an issue or dispute by someone who has the official authority to decide such matters. |
| choleric |
having a quick temper; easily angered. |
| complaisant |
eager or willing to please; amenable; obliging. |
| diverge |
to extend or move away in different directions from a common point. |
| gibe |
a mocking or derisive comment. |
| infraction |
an act or instance of breaking or violating, usually a rule or law; violation or breach. |
| opulent |
having or displaying wealth and luxury. |
| presumption |
a belief that is taken for granted but not proved. |
| realign |
to come to a new relationship or set of alliances, as countries or political factions. |
| singe |
to burn slightly on the surface, end, or edge. |
| tangential |
barely connected to or touching a subject. |
| tawdry |
falsely showy; cheap and gaudy. |
| temporize |
to be indecisive or delay acting, as in order to gain time or avoid conflict. |
| tumultuous |
full of noise, commotion, or disorder; riotous. |