acclivity |
a rising slope. |
appellation |
a name, title, or other designation. |
apprehensive |
feeling fearful about future events. |
blatant |
completely obvious or undisguised, sometimes offensively so. |
deter |
to stop or discourage from some action by creating doubt or fear. |
equivocal |
having at least two plausible alternative meanings, often intentionally so in order to deceive or avoid commitment; ambiguous. |
erudite |
having or showing a high level of scholarly knowledge; learned. |
exegesis |
a critical explanation or interpretive analysis, especially of religious texts. |
fixation |
an obsession, especially one that interferes with normal functioning. |
gird |
to surround, bind, or encircle, as with a belt. |
halcyon |
tranquil; peaceful; calm. |
jejune |
lacking interest or liveliness; dull. |
refulgent |
shining brilliantly; radiant. |
requite |
to retaliate for; strike back on account of. |
welter |
to roll about or wallow, as in mud or the open sea. |