| acumen |
superior insight; quickness and shrewdness of judgment, especially in practical matters. |
| ambivalent |
of feelings and emotions, conflicting; pulling in opposite directions. |
| counterfeiter |
one who makes fraudulent imitations or copies, especially of money. |
| counterpoint |
a method of composing or arranging music in which diverse but harmonious melodies are played at the same time. |
| dysfunctional |
of a relationship, family, or social group, not working normally or in a way beneficial to all. |
| heretofore |
prior to this time; before now. |
| impending |
about to occur or appear. |
| parody |
a humorous imitation in print, music, or performance of a serious person, work of art, or publication. |
| pilgrimage |
a usually long trip undertaken for religious purposes, such as to visit a holy place. |
| rivulet |
a tiny stream or brook; trickle. |
| superimpose |
to set or lay on top of or above something. |
| tumultuous |
full of noise, commotion, or disorder; riotous. |
| undaunted |
not discouraged; not giving up even though something is difficult or frightening. |
| ungainly |
lacking gracefulness or ease of movement; clumsy; awkward. |
| wince |
to draw suddenly back or away from something painful or frightening. |