Check & Mate Glossary

By Monica Barry · Edited by Sierra Moore · Last reviewed December 23, 2023

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Written by Monica Barry

Exasperated

Irritated, frustrated

Anarchist

Rebel, agitator

Convoluted

Complicated, involved

Penchant

Preference, fondness

Scathing

Devastating, scorching

Latency

Undeveloped existence

Arbitrator

Umpire, judge

Reprimand

Scolding, rebuke

Inquisitive

Scrutinizing, curious

Furrow

Wrinkle, crease

Myriad

Mass, crowd

Perplexed

Puzzled, baffled

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