| amiss |
in the wrong way. |
| controversial |
causing arguments. |
| courteous |
being polite or showing good manners. |
| diversion |
an act or instance of turning aside. |
| forte1 |
a strong or exceptional point, such as a talent or skill. |
| inflate |
to make larger or expand. |
| mutilate |
to destroy by cutting or tearing off a necessary part. |
| ornamental |
of or pertaining to decoration; decorative. |
| perceive |
to become aware of through the senses. |
| restrain |
to hold back or control. |
| stability |
the condition or quality of being steady, fixed, or unchanging. |
| thrifty |
prudent in the management and spending of money; economical. |
| truce |
a stop or end of war that is agreed upon by all groups that participate; armistice. |
| usage |
way or manner of using or treating something. |
| worthwhile |
valuable enough to be worth doing. |