| acumen |
superior insight; quickness and shrewdness of judgment, especially in practical matters. |
| benevolent |
desiring to do good for others; generous. |
| circumstantial |
relevant but not essential; incidental. |
| depict |
to show, describe, or portray in a painting, sculpture, or written work. |
| diaphanous |
of fabric or the like, almost transparent; sheer; filmy; delicate. |
| disputatious |
inclined to quarrel or provoke argument. |
| indolent |
inclined to avoid exertion or effort; lazy. |
| infamous |
having, deserving, or causing a bad reputation; notorious or shameful. |
| necessitate |
to make unavoidable; require. |
| oscillate |
to swing steadily and repeatedly back and forth. |
| pertain |
to relate to or have to do with something. |
| precipice |
a steep cliff. |
| quandary |
a situation of uncertainty, puzzlement, or hesitation; dilemma. |
| uncouth |
lacking manners or refinement; rude, vulgar, or gauche. |
| venial |
able to be excused, pardoned, or forgiven, as a minor error, offense, or sin. (Cf. mortal.) |