philip had some very nice accoutrements in his basket.
Apogee: The highest point in the developement, the climax.
scary movies can feel like there are numerous apogees.
Apropos: Being at once opprotune and to the point.
apropos our date for another time.
Bicker: Argue about petty and trivial matters.
there bickering was quite annoying.
Coalesce: Come together and form one mass or whole.
the rivers coalesced into a big lake.
Contretemps: An unexpected and unfortunate occurence.
i am glad those contretemps didnt do any lasting damage.
Convolution: A form or part that is folded or coiled.
the tornados convolution speed was what gave it its force.
Cull: Select from a large quantity.
his score was culled from everyone else because it was higher than anybody else.
Disperate: Essentially different in kind; not allowed comparison.
Even though they look the same disperate in little differences.
Dogmatic: Inclined to lay down principles as incontrovertibly true.
he changed dogmatic views everytime he heard a different representative speak.
Licentious: Promiscious and unprincipled in sexual matters.
in strict religous communities, licentious actions are frowned upon.
Mete: Disponse or allot justice, a punishment, or harsh treatment.
if you do a crime then a mete is in order.
Noxious: Harmful, poisonous, or very unpleasant.
the way people treat eachother is very noxious.
Polemic: A strong verbal or written attack on someone or something.
the older generation say polemic statements about how this geration is disgraceful.
Populous: Containing many people or inhabitants; having a large population.
the general populous didnt like the mayors wrongful doings.
Probity: The quality of having strong moral principles; honesty and decency.
normal people have a stronger probity than people who hurt people
Repartee: Conversation or speech characterized by quick, witty comments or repplies.
their repartee didn't seem very friendly.
Supervene: occur later than a specified or implied event or action, typically in such away as to change the situation.
they supervened the ball just before the other player could catch it.
Truncate: To shorten by or as if by cutting.
he prepared a long speech but had to truncate it a bit to make time for other speakers.
Unimpeachable: Not able to be doubted, questioned, or criticized.
dictators are almost compleately unimpeachable by their country.
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