| capricious |
tending to act on impulse; subject to whim; erratic and unpredictable. |
| connoisseur |
a person with the experience, expertise, and sense of appreciation to make informed judgments in a fine art or in matters of taste. |
| contention |
a point asserted in argument or debate. |
| delineate |
to describe or portray in precise or vivid detail. |
| dexterity |
grace and easy quickness in using the hands or body; skill. |
| invariably |
without ever a change; on every occasion. |
| lampoon |
an attack through ridicule, as in an essay, cartoon, or comedy; satire. |
| malleable |
capable of being shaped, as by hammering or rolling. |
| paragon |
a model of excellence or of a particular admirable quality. |
| parity |
equality in amount, status, strength, or the like. |
| plethora |
an amount that is more than enough; overabundance. |
| populist |
a person, especially a political leader, who represents, or claims to represent, the interests and concerns of the common people rather than the privileged, the politically powerful, or the intelligentsia. |
| precept |
a basic rule, principle, or directive that guides action, moral conduct, or thought. |
| propitiate |
to overcome the disfavor or distrust of; conciliate; appease. |
| uniformity |
the state or quality of being uniform; overall sameness. |