| captious |
inclined to petty criticism; faultfinding. |
| culmination |
the highest point; zenith; climax. |
| denunciation |
the act of verbally condemning or attacking. |
| dishevel |
to make (hair or clothing) untidy. |
| encumbrance |
something or someone that hinders or burdens; impediment. |
| euphoric |
having or exhibiting a strong feeling of well-being or elation. |
| inclement |
of weather, violent or disagreeable. |
| ingest |
to take in to the body through the mouth. |
| irksome |
causing annoyance; bothersome or tiresome. |
| myopic |
unable to see objects clearly from a distance; nearsighted. |
| stark |
in all respects; total; extreme. |
| sultry |
uncomfortably hot and humid. |
| unqualified |
lacking the appropriate knowledge or qualifications. |
| unsubstantiated |
lacking the evidence or verification needed to establish as true. |
| zealot |
a person who is excessively and often intolerantly enthusiastic, especially about a cause or religious faith; fanatic. |