| altercation |
a loud or angry argument or quarrel. |
| codicil |
an addition or appendix, especially one modifying the terms of a will. |
| digression |
the act or result of straying from the main topic. |
| dissertation |
a formal and usually lengthy exposition in speech or writing, especially a detailed report of research by a candidate for a doctoral degree. |
| farce |
anything improbable, absurd, or empty of meaning; mockery; sham. |
| implode |
to violently collapse or compress inward. |
| indolent |
inclined to avoid exertion or effort; lazy. |
| manifold |
abundant and varied. |
| nonexistent |
not having substance in reality. |
| perjury |
the crime of telling a lie in a court after promising under oath to tell the truth. |
| prototype |
an original model on which later stages or forms are based or developed. |
| remonstrance |
the act or an instance of protesting or objecting. |
| reprimand |
a strong, usually formal statement of disapproval; rebuke. |
| resilience |
the ability to resume shape after being pressed or stretched. |
| scrimmage |
a vigorous struggle; scuffle. |