1 Definition
adage
(n) An old saying that has come to be accepted as true; a proverb.
enunciate
(v) 1. To pronounce clearly.
2. To state; to announce.
contend
(v) 1. To struggle with.
2. To maintain or assert.
recuperate, punctilious
Recuperate:
(v) To regain health or strength.
Punctilious:
(adj) Careful of and attentive to details, especially ones relating to good manners and behavior.
Spartan
(adj) Marked by simplicity and lack of luxury.
regale
(v) To entertain or delight.
impoversh
(v) 1. To make poor.
2. To take away.
sedentary, aver
Sedentary:
(adj) Doing or requiring a lot of sitting.
Aver:
(v) To declare positively; to state as the truth.
assess
(v) To analyze and determine the nature, value, or importance of.
cynical
(adj) Doubtful of the sincerity of others' motives; skeptical.
oratory
(n) The art of public speaking.
meander
(v) 1. To follow a winding course.
2. To wander aimlessly.
hubbub, indolent
Hubbub:
(n) Noisy confusion; uproar.
Indolent:
(adj) Indulging in ease; avoiding exertion; lazy.
(v) 1. To reproduce.
2. To cause to reproduce.
3. To foster the spread of.
despot
(n) A ruler with absolute power or tyrannical control over a group of people.
impediment
(n) Anything that gets in the way; an obstacle.
rudimentary
(adj) 1. Not yet fully developed; basic.
2. Elementary.
extraneous, vociferous
Extraneous:
(adj) Not necessary; irrelevant.
Vociferous:
(adj) Making one's feelings known in a loud way.
speculate
(v) 1. To think about or make guesses.
2. To engage in a risky business venture.
apropos
(adj) Fitting the occasion; suitable or apt.
camaraderie
(n) Good will and warm feelings among friends.
(n) A visit or temporary stay.
(v) To stay for a while.
callow, deficient
Callow:
(adj) Young and inexperienced; immature.
Deficient:
(adj) Lacking.
wry
(adj) 1. Turned or bent to one side in distaste or humor.
2. Amusing in a quiet but sharp way.