| altercation |
a loud or angry argument or quarrel. |
| arbitration |
the consideration and decision of an issue or dispute by someone who has the official authority to decide such matters. |
| cerebral |
characterized by intellect or reason. |
| conservationist |
a person who promotes and encourages preservation, especially of natural resources. |
| desist |
to stop acting in a certain way. |
| distend |
to swell or cause to swell from, or as if from, internal pressure; balloon. |
| edifice |
a building, especially a large or impressive structure. |
| exorbitant |
exceeding the bounds of what is reasonable, fair, or proper; immoderate. |
| magnate |
someone of exceptional power, wealth, or influence, especially in business. |
| regress |
to go back or backwards, as in reverting to an earlier form or stage of development. |
| repertoire |
the stock or list of artistic pieces, such as dramatic or operatic roles, that a player or company of players is prepared to perform. |
| sear1 |
to burn or scorch the outside of. |
| sobriety |
abstinence from alcohol; temperance. |
| temporize |
to be indecisive or delay acting, as in order to gain time or avoid conflict. |
| uncharacteristic |
not typical of a particular person, group, or thing, and therefore notable. |