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extrapolate Extend the application of (a method or conclusion). ingratiate Bring oneself into favor with someone by flattering or trying to please them. interstices An intervening space, esp. a very small one. kinetic Of, relating to, or resulting from motion. latent (of a quality or state) existing but not yet developed or manifest; hidden; concealed. loquacious Talkative. meander (of a river or road) follow a winding course. mendicant Given to begging. misogyny Hatred of women by men. nadir the lowest point in the fortunes of a person or organization. noxious Harmful, poisonous, or very unpleasant. obfuscate Render obscure, unclear, or unintelligible. obstreperous Noisy and difficult to control. palliate Make (a disease or the symptoms) less severe or unpleasant without removing the cause. pedantic Of or like a pedant. perfunctory (of an action or gesture) carried out with a minimum of effort or reflection. precept A general rule intended to regulate behavior or thought. probity The quality of having strong moral principles; honesty and decency. pundit An expert in a particular subject or field who is frequently called on to give opinions about it to the public. quiescent In a state or period of inactivity or dormancy. rapacious Aggressively greedy or grasping. refractory Stubborn or unmanageable; resistant to a process or stimulus. respite A short period of rest or relief from something difficult or unpleasant. salient Most noticeable or important; prominent. ostentatious Characterized by vulgar or pretentious display; designed to impress or attract notice.