| adage |
an old familiar saying that shows the wisdom of a group of people; proverb. |
| deference |
respect for and submission to the desires, opinions, or judgments of another. |
| devoid |
not having something; totally lacking. |
| emanate |
to come or send forth; issue or emit. |
| endemic |
native to or restricted to a given place or population. |
| gauche |
deficient in manners or other conventions of social behavior; boorish; crude. |
| mediation |
the act or process of mediating between two disputing or disagreeing parties to bring about a resolution; arbitration. |
| medley |
a musical piece that uses the melodies from several different pieces of music. |
| ogle |
to look or stare at (someone) in a lustful or flirtatious manner. |
| prodigal |
imprudent and excessive in spending; extravagant. |
| quizzical |
expressing doubt, confusion, or questioning; puzzled. |
| retraction |
a withdrawal or disavowal of an opinion, promise, or the like. |
| stipend |
any periodic payment of money, such as a salary or allowance. |
| superfluous |
being beyond a sufficient amount; excessive. |
| tolerable |
capable of being put up with or endured. |