neither perpendicular nor parallel to a given line or surface; slanting; sloping

to dry thoroughly; dry up

characterized by long words

a misunderstanding, disagreement, etc. of a complicated or bitter nature, as between persons or nations

to think or infer without certain or strong evidence; conjecture; guess

a quick, clever reply to an insult or criticism

sullen or shy in company

to glide, move, or proceed easily or nonchalantly

encouraging a person to learn, discover, understand, or solve problems on his or her own, as by experimenting, evaluating possible answers or solutions, or by trial and error

to associate on very friendly terms (usually followed by 'with')

each of two or more words having the same spelling or pronunciation but different meanings and origins

favorable to or promoting health; healthful

having or showing equanimity; even-tempered

a person who is skilled in relating stories and anecdotes interestingly.

calm; peaceful; tranquil

a figure of speech by which a locution produces an incongruous, seemingly self-contradictory effect, as in “cruel kindness” or “to make haste slowly"