carping
Today, I'm an eyebrow that isn't properly tweezed. Tomorrow, I'll be a forehead pimple. By which blemish will I be assessed the day after?
drift
They express their political stance by posting a meme or buying a product featured in a feel-good commercial from a large corporation.
flatulence
He has made the mistake of giving broccoli to the dog.
pedagogy
They're stuck with an indifferent teacher who asks nothing and accepts almost anything. In response, they ask their teacher almost nothing and ignore almost everything.
poise
When only the orchestra is playing, the violinist stands calmly, surrounded by the storm of music.
punctual
I tell her that I need to talk to her mom for a couple of minutes, then I'll be ready to play. At the two-minute mark, she pops up from behind a cabinet, startling me and reminding me of my promise.
tickle
The wind feels like dozens of gentle pats to the face.
