a rhythmic flow or pattern; the beat of movement in dancing or marching
cadence
the stock of goods on hand; any detailed list
inventory
a raised platform for public speaking
rostrum
a figure of speech that compares using like or as
simile
last or final; maximum level; the final point
ultimate
very wise; perceptive; having wisdom gained from experience; an herb used to season food
sage
filled with life; lively; seeming alive; lifelike
animated
a speech made by single character that reveals his or her thoughts to an audience
soliloquy
to escape from or avoid; to escape the understanding of
elude
an act of enrolling bringing someone into a group, or of formally placing in office
induction
a three-legged stand
tripod
characterizing one's deepest nature; a close personal friend
intimate
in name only; small; not worth considering
nominal
lavish
in agreement; harmonious; corresponding
congruent
hardworking; painstaking
diligent
tyrannical; hard to take; mentally or physically distressing
oppressive
to take away or deprive of a right or property by deceit; to swindle
defraud
expecting things to turn out badly; having a general bad attitude about life
pessimistic
harmful; mean; spiteful
malicious
a bold or brilliant act; to use to full advantage; to make unfair use of
exploit
frank, straightforward; simple, innocent, naive
ingenuous
a person who believes that people act only from selfish motives; a scornful person; a pessimist
cynic
to make something unavoidable
necessitate
favoring basic or drastic change; extreme departure from the usual
radical