| adage |
an old familiar saying that shows the wisdom of a group of people; proverb. |
| conciliate |
to overcome the anger, distrust, or animosity of; appease; placate. |
| deprave |
to change for the worse, especially morally; corrupt; pervert. |
| digression |
the act or result of straying from the main topic. |
| disquiet |
lack of mental calm or peace; anxiety; uneasiness. |
| elliptical |
tending toward or characterized by an economy of expression that creates ambiguity or obscurity, often purposefully. |
| grandeur |
the quality of being majestic or splendid. |
| indeterminate |
not fixed, clear, or precise; indefinite or uncertain. |
| innumerable |
very many. |
| onslaught |
a forceful, often sudden, offensive maneuver; attack. |
| placid |
calm, smooth, or peaceful. |
| precedent |
an action that may serve as an example for future acts of the same nature. |
| protean |
easily changing form or character; variable or versatile. |
| quandary |
a situation of uncertainty, puzzlement, or hesitation; dilemma. |
| respective |
of or belonging to each one. |