| adage |
an old familiar saying that shows the wisdom of a group of people; proverb. |
| annexation |
the act of taking and adding (territory) to one's own territory. |
| bivouac |
a temporary encampment, especially military, without protecting shelter. |
| cerebral |
characterized by intellect or reason. |
| compulsion |
coercion or constraint; act of using force to bring about another's action. |
| connotation |
a secondary meaning or implication of a word or expression, in addition to its primary meaning. |
| economize |
to spend less money; lower expenses; be economical. |
| enigma |
something puzzling, contradictory, or mysterious; something for which a solution cannot be found. |
| hoodwink |
to trick, deceive, or dupe. |
| infidelity |
unfaithfulness, especially to marital vows; adultery. |
| moderation |
the avoidance of excesses or extremes, especially in behavior. |
| parable |
a very short story told to teach a moral or religious lesson. |
| relegate |
to send or consign to a condition, place, or position of lesser importance or esteem. |
| semblance |
outward form; appearance. |
| subside |
to become less; decrease. |