| discontinuity |
lack of coherence or logical sequence. |
| efficacy |
the ability to produce desired results; effectiveness. |
| fictitious |
intended to deceive; not genuine; imaginary. |
| finicky |
exceptionally fussy or hard to satisfy. |
| flaccid |
without firmness; soft; flabby. |
| impasse |
a situation that allows no escape or solution; stalemate. |
| juncture |
a particular point in time, especially a point of serious importance or crisis. |
| mendacious |
untruthful. |
| phenomenal |
amazing or extraordinary. |
| placate |
to calm down and make less angry, especially by appeasement; conciliate; pacify. |
| regent |
one who governs in place of a disabled or underage ruler. |
| requisite |
required or essential. |
| revile |
to speak about or speak to with hostile insults; disparage or abuse. |
| rhapsody |
a musical composition having an irregular form suggesting improvisation. |
| wrangle |
to win or obtain by quarreling. |