exacerbate
(v.) to make more violent, severe or bitter
configuration
the relative arrangement of the parts or elements; Such as shape contour of land
Aberration
a departure from what is normal, usual, or expected, typically one that is unwelcome
provocation
Action or speech that makes someone annoyed or angry, especially deliberately
unbidden
without having been commanded or invited
furtive
done in a quiet and secret way to avoid being noticed; Stealth
Scythe
an implement used for mowing grass, grain, or other crops and composed of a long curving blade fastened at an angle to a long handle
Tantamount
equivalent in value, significance, or effect
querulous
habitually complaining; fretful, whining
perspicacity
having a ready insight into things