| abscond |
to leave suddenly and secretly, especially to avoid observation or capture. |
| antiquate |
to make obsolete or old-fashioned. |
| derivation |
the source of a thing; origin. |
| enumerate |
to name or list one by one. |
| hone |
to make more effective or adept; perfect. |
| largess |
liberality in giving, especially money, and often with an implication of the giver's superiority. |
| nomenclature |
a specialized system or set of names and terms used in a particular science, art, or other field of study or training. |
| philosophy |
the study of the nature of life, truth, knowledge, and other important human matters, |
| predilection |
an inclination to favor something; partiality or preference. |
| referendum |
the submission of a legislative measure to a vote by the general public, or the vote thus taken. |
| roil |
to disturb or anger; agitate. |
| soporific |
causing sleep or sleepiness. |
| tepid |
not quite warm; lukewarm. |
| unimpressive |
lacking notable qualities; unremarkable; not impressive. |
| unrelenting |
continuing with the same intensity, force, speed, or the like; not decreasing or weakening. |