Definitions
not able to be seen through
Opaque
Because my privacy is important to me, I have opaque blinds on all my windows.
lasting or remaining active throughout the year, or all the time
perennial
Every election seems to continue to deal with the same perennial issues that have been the focus of all the previous elections.
an individual who will take advantage of a circumstance to better his or her situation
opportunist
The sleazy hotel owner was an opportunist who took advantage of the hurricane to raise his room rates.
having a restricted outlook
parochial
John’s view of life is parochial and does not include anything outside of his own happiness.
prejudiced in favor of a particular cause
partisan
Because of your partisan views, you are unwilling to look at other options.
to give money or support to someone or something
patronize
I patronize my favorite restaurant at least twice a week.
something that someone does by mistake, without seeing that they are doing it
oversight
Rob apologized for the oversight, insisting that it was a mistake that would never happen again.
certain or distinct
Particular
The children paid particular attention when the teacher began explaining what would be on the next big exam.
common; familiar
orthodox
The minister called me an upstart when I dared to question his orthodox views.
used to describe an order, command, etc., that you must obey without any questions or excuses
peremptory
In a peremptory tone, the flight attendant told the passenger to either fasten his seatbelt or get off the plane.