| cavil |
to make petty criticisms or objections; carp (usually followed by "at" or "about"). |
| devotee |
an eager or serious follower or enthusiast. |
| eddy |
to move or turn in circles or eddies. |
| engross |
to take all the attention of; interest fully. |
| fragility |
the condition of being delicate and easily broken. |
| horticulture |
the art or science of growing vegetables, flowers, fruits, or ornamental plants. |
| iconoclastic |
attacking or breaking away from established traditions, beliefs, or values. |
| monologue |
a long speech or reading given by a single speaker. |
| pinnacle |
the highest point or part of anything; apex; summit. |
| pirouette |
a ballet movement involving a rapid rotation of the body upon the toes or foot. |
| plebeian |
in ancient Roman society, of or belonging to the class of commoners; not patrician. |
| rift |
a break in social relations, because of a difference of opinion, quarrel, or the like; breach. |
| shard |
a piece of a broken object, especially a fragment of pottery or glass. |
| temporize |
to be indecisive or delay acting, as in order to gain time or avoid conflict. |
| vantage |
a position or situation that offers a broad or especially good view, comprehension, or the like. |