| accost |
to confront and speak first to, often aggressively. |
| backfire |
to have results that are the opposite of what one wanted. |
| celibate |
abstaining from sexual relations, especially because of having taken a vow. |
| dalliance |
a wasting away of time; loitering; dawdling. |
| facet |
one of the small, flat, polished surfaces of a cut gem. |
| incontrovertible |
not able to be questioned or disputed. |
| inquisitive |
given to asking and inquiring; eager to learn. |
| invoice |
a detailed statement of goods sold or shipped or of services provided, including their prices or charges. |
| lamentable |
deserving to be mourned or regretted; deplorable; unfortunate; disappointing. |
| Lilliputian |
(often lower case) very tiny; extremely small. |
| pervade |
to spread or be present everywhere in. |
| protean |
easily changing form or character; variable or versatile. |
| psyche |
the mental makeup of a person or group. |
| quell |
to overpower or suppress with force; put down; quash. |
| sully |
to make dirty or tarnished. |