a state of perplexity or doubt; a difficult or uncertain situation

a situation or statement that seems impossible or is difficult to understand because it contains two opposite facts or characterisitics

to place things side-by-side for contrast or comparison

to eject; to force out; to banish

to provoke; to action

of or relating to the pleasant aspects of the countryside and country life

to cause someone to feel isolated or estranged

skill in a particular field

pass into or through every part of something

wrong or innaccurate name or designation

make (an action or process) easy or easier

a noisy argument or disagreement, especially in public

offense or annoyment

to take the place of something through force, scheming, or strategy

to trouble or threaten persistently

a praise or reward as a special honor or recognition or merit

eager or quick to argue or fight

a complete or sudden and embarrassing failure or fiasco