| annul |
to make nonexistent or ineffective; cancel. |
| cavil |
to make petty criticisms or objections; carp (usually followed by "at" or "about"). |
| disparate |
essentially different and distinct. |
| diverge |
to extend or move away in different directions from a common point. |
| dross |
anything that is worthless or useless; rubbish. |
| experimentation |
the act, process, or practice of running tests or trials. |
| fallacy |
a false or misleading idea or notion, especially one that is commonly held. |
| fluctuate |
to vary or change irregularly; rise and fall. |
| graphic |
of or related to pictures or writing such as photography, painting, and printing. |
| incriminate |
to show involvement in a crime. |
| intone |
to recite in musical or lengthened tones, especially in a monotone; chant. |
| onus |
an unwanted but necessary task; burden. |
| parameter |
any of a set of specifications or limits, the value or variations of which determine the form or behavior of something. |
| predominant |
being the chief or greatest in importance, status, influence, or the like. |
| skeptic |
one who is inclined to question or doubt assertions that are made or accepted by others. |