| connotation |
a secondary meaning or implication of a word or expression, in addition to its primary meaning. |
| dogmatic |
asserting beliefs and opinions as though they were proven facts. |
| euphemism |
the word or expression so substituted. |
| heretofore |
prior to this time; before now. |
| homogeneous |
having all parts of the same or a similar type. |
| interloper |
a person who intrudes in the affairs of others; meddler. |
| lineage1 |
descent from or the descendants of a common or particular ancestor or ancestry. |
| miscreant |
evil or malevolent; villainous. |
| moot |
not clearly settled; arguable; debatable. |
| piteous |
worthy of or inspiring great sympathy. |
| prevaricate |
to lie, mislead, or conceal the truth deliberately. |
| scintillate |
to send out sparks. |
| stipulate |
to specify or arrange as a condition of an agreement. |
| undaunted |
not discouraged; not giving up even though something is difficult or frightening. |
| verdant |
green. |