broach
bring up a topic for discussion
intricate
having many complexly arranged elements; elaborate
convoluted
rolled longitudinally upon itself
contentious
inclined or showing an inclination to dispute or disagree, even to engage in law suits
bemused
perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment
enormity
the quality of extreme wickedness
atrocity
an act of atrocious cruelty
baseness
unworthiness by virtue of lacking higher values
maven
someone who is dazzlingly skilled in any field
iteration
doing or saying again; a repeated performance
concoct
make a concoction (of) by mixing
derogate
cause to seem less serious; play down
merriment
activities that are enjoyable or amusing
juxtaposition
the act of positioning close together (or side by side)
oxymoron
conjoining contradictory terms (as in `deafening silence')
vituperative
marked by harshly abusive criticism
