| absurdity |
the condition or quality of being absurd, of being completely contrary to logic or the normal order of things. |
| affluence |
material wealth. |
| amicable |
characterized by good will; friendly. |
| amplitude |
the state or quality of being ample; largeness. |
| demur |
to object or indicate opposition to something. |
| echelon |
a level of authority or rank, as in an organization. |
| intransigent |
refusing to alter an idea or a position in response to others' wishes; uncompromising. |
| lionize |
to view or treat (someone) as a celebrity or extraordinary person. |
| maladjustment |
an inability to bring one's own needs into harmony with the demands of the external environment. |
| nebulous |
hazy, confused, or indistinct. |
| parry |
to deflect or knock aside (a blow or stroke), as with one's weapon in fencing. |
| potable |
fit for drinking. |
| promulgate |
to explain or give instruction in (a doctrine) in public; advocate. |
| quibble |
an unimportant, petty, or trivial disagreement or objection. |
| verbose |
using or characterized by many or superfluous words; wordy. |