| adage |
an old familiar saying that shows the wisdom of a group of people; proverb. |
| belated |
too late; tardy. |
| calculable |
able to be determined by mathematical computation. |
| caucus |
a private meeting of leaders of a political party to choose candidates or determine policy, or such a group itself. |
| complaisance |
willingness to please. |
| humbug |
something without substance or meaning, such as an idea or argument; nonsense. |
| perdition |
the loss of the soul for eternity; damnation. |
| precept |
a basic rule, principle, or directive that guides action, moral conduct, or thought. |
| protocol |
the proper or agreed upon way of conducting oneself or of doing something. |
| repressive |
acting or tending to restrain or subdue. |
| repugnant |
extremely distasteful to one's senses or principles; disgusting. |
| resonance |
ability to make a strong or lasting effect, especially because of an emotional association. |
| spar2 |
to make boxing movements without hitting hard, as for practice or in fun. |
| surveillance |
a close watch or observation, especially of a person or group of people under suspicion. |
| ungovernable |
unable to be governed, ordered, or controlled; uncontrollable. |