| detonate |
to explode or cause to explode. |
| dialectical |
of or using logical analysis or argument that reveals and resolves opposing ideas or contradictions. |
| expedient |
suitable or advantageous for the purpose or in the circumstances. |
| fecund |
capable of producing abundant fruit or offspring; fruitful; fertile. |
| intonation |
the pattern of changes in pitch of the speaking or singing voice. |
| orthodox |
of, having to do with, or following what is believed or practiced by most other people. |
| paradox |
a statement that contradicts or seems to contradict itself, yet often expresses a truth, such as "Less is more". |
| pert |
impudent or saucy. |
| repudiate |
to reject completely as invalid or untrue. |
| residue |
a substance or quantity that remains after a part has been removed or after a process has been completed. |
| resurrection |
a return to life after death. |
| supersede |
to take over the position or influence of; replace. |
| transitory |
lasting for only a short time; brief. |
| vie |
to compete with another for victory, superiority, or the like (usually followed by "for"). |
| vitality |
exuberance; energy; vigor. |