Befuddled
unable to think clearly; confused or perplexed
Grate
annoy
Diversion
the action of turning something aside from its course
Pejorative
expressing contempt or disapproval
Linesman
(in games played on a field or court) an official who assists the referee or umpire from the touchline, especially in deciding whether the ball is out of play
Dreary
depressingly dull and bleak or repetitive
Dissilient
springing apart; specifically: bursting open
Strafe
attack repeatedly with bombs or machine-gun fire from low-flying aircraft
Vagary
an unexpected and inexplicable change in a situation or in someone's behaviour
Augur
portend a good or bad outcome
Condole
express sympathy for (someone); grieve with
Commiserate
express or feel sympathy or pity; sympathize
Conurbation
an extended urban area, typically consisting of several towns merging with the suburbs of a central city
Daub
carelessly coat or smear (a surface) with a thick or sticky substance
Adage
a proverb or short statement expressing a general truth
Anoint
smear or rub with oil, typically as part of a religious ceremony
Caveat
a warning or proviso of specific stipulations, conditions, or limitations
Symposium
a conference or meeting to discuss a particular subject
Rendition
a performance or interpretation, especially of a dramatic role or piece of music
Syncopate
shorten; abridge
Fisticuffs
fighting with the fists
Pernicious
having a harmful effect, especially in a gradual or subtle way
Salubrious
health-giving; healthy
Foliage
plant leaves collectively
Verdure
lush green vegetation
Knavery
a deceitful or dishonest act
Chutzpah
extreme self-confidence or audacity
Ephemeral
lasting for a very short time
Acrimonious
(typically of speech or discussion) angry and bitter
Lacuna
gap