| aver |
to assert to be true; affirm. |
| burlesque |
a book, play, skit, or the like that mocks something by comically treating it with inappropriate seriousness or levity. |
| consequential |
coming after as an outcome or result. |
| desirous |
having a wish or a longing for something. |
| elliptical |
tending toward or characterized by an economy of expression that creates ambiguity or obscurity, often purposefully. |
| fulsome |
offensive, especially because of excessiveness or insincerity. |
| hedonist |
one who believes that pleasure-seeking should be the primary goal of humans. |
| incipient |
starting to exist or become apparent; in an early stage of development. |
| indisputable |
not subject to being challenged or denied; unquestionable. |
| luxuriant |
growing thickly and in great numbers; lush. |
| maternity |
the state of being a mother; motherhood. |
| mire |
deep, heavy mud or soil. |
| misnomer |
an incorrect or inappropriate name. |
| salutary |
having or intended to have a beneficial effect. |
| waiver |
the intentional relinquishing of a right, claim, or privilege, or a suspension of an existing rule or policy. |