| condole |
to express sympathy or sorrow for one suffering misfortune or pain. |
| contrive |
to plan in a clever way; invent. |
| dialectical |
of or using logical analysis or argument that reveals and resolves opposing ideas or contradictions. |
| disparity |
the condition or an instance of being unlike, unequal, or of different kinds; difference. |
| experimentation |
the act, process, or practice of running tests or trials. |
| finicky |
exceptionally fussy or hard to satisfy. |
| fractious |
inclined to be irritable and quarrelsome; cranky. |
| immutable |
not subject to change; unchanging or unchangeable. |
| jingoism |
aggressive nationalism and patriotism, especially as directed against foreign countries. |
| leaven |
to produce fermentation in (dough or batter), consequently causing the dough or batter to rise in the process of baking. |
| quizzical |
expressing doubt, confusion, or questioning; puzzled. |
| recourse |
that which may be turned to for assistance, protection, or a way out of a difficult situation. |
| tolerable |
capable of being put up with or endured. |
| vapid |
lacking spirit, life, or flavor; dull; uninteresting. |
| winsome |
attractive or charming. |