| apex |
the highest point; tip. |
| deferential |
respectfully submissive to the desires, opinions, or judgments of others. |
| diffidence |
reticence; shyness. |
| emend |
to correct or improve (written text), especially by removing errors; edit. |
| emulate |
to try to be the same as or better than (another person), especially by imitating. |
| exuberant |
vigorously enthusiastic or happy; high-spirited. |
| focal |
of or relating to focus. |
| gibe |
a mocking or derisive comment. |
| immobile |
standing or holding still; not moving; motionless. |
| interject |
to insert (a remark or comment) between words or remarks or in the middle of a conversation or discussion. |
| nebulous |
hazy, confused, or indistinct. |
| overbear |
to dominate or overwhelm; prevail over. |
| precinct |
an area in a town or city that forms a separate district for voting or that is looked after by one police unit. |
| preposterous |
totally unlikely, unbelievable, or senseless; absurd. |
| unguided |
without someone to lead or escort. |