| disuse |
the state or condition of not being used or practiced any longer. |
| facet |
one of the small, flat, polished surfaces of a cut gem. |
| facile |
acting or working in an easy, effortless manner. |
| forbearance |
the act or capability of refraining or holding back. |
| foreshadow |
to signal or indicate beforehand; presage; prefigure. |
| interlude |
a pause, space, or event that intervenes; interval. |
| linguistic |
of or pertaining to language or the study of language. |
| nomenclature |
a specialized system or set of names and terms used in a particular science, art, or other field of study or training. |
| panache |
a confidently stylish, dashing, or flamboyant manner. |
| pestilence |
an epidemic, usually deadly, disease; plague. |
| plethora |
an amount that is more than enough; overabundance. |
| resilience |
the ability to resume shape after being pressed or stretched. |
| temperament |
the manner of thinking, feeling, and acting that is characteristic of a particular person or animal. |
| tryst |
a meeting held at a specified time and place, especially a secret meeting of lovers; rendezvous. |
| waiver |
the intentional relinquishing of a right, claim, or privilege, or a suspension of an existing rule or policy. |