| cogent |
convincing, or compelling by virtue of a strong argument or clear presentation. |
| crux |
an essential, basic, crucial, or pivotal point. |
| deprave |
to change for the worse, especially morally; corrupt; pervert. |
| dogged |
persistent or stubborn. |
| extricate |
to free or release from difficulty, entanglement, or involvement; disengage. |
| forbearance |
the act or capability of refraining or holding back. |
| grandiloquent |
speaking or expressed in a pretentious, pompous, or excessively ornate fashion. |
| incur |
to become liable for or bring upon oneself (usually some unwanted or harmful consequence). |
| invective |
strongly abusive or denunciatory speech or language. |
| pitfall |
an unexpected or hidden danger. |
| precipice |
a steep cliff. |
| sequel |
what follows afterwards, such as the next event in a series, especially as it arises from previous events. |
| sobriety |
abstinence from alcohol; temperance. |
| unvaried |
marked by a lack of diversity; never changing. |
| vernacular |
spoken by the native or common people of a region or country. |