| acumen |
superior insight; quickness and shrewdness of judgment, especially in practical matters. |
| affinity |
a strong sense of liking; a natural attraction or sympathy. |
| attrition |
a gradual erosion of strength or morale. |
| celibate |
abstaining from sexual relations, especially because of having taken a vow. |
| conniption |
(informal) an outburst or fit of anger, hysteria, or the like. |
| cynicism |
an attitude of doubt or mistrust toward human nature and the possibility of good or selfless motives. |
| discernible |
able to be perceived or distinguished. |
| dowdy1 |
not at all stylish; shabby or dull. |
| encumbrance |
something or someone that hinders or burdens; impediment. |
| forthcoming |
about to appear or happen. |
| gibe |
a mocking or derisive comment. |
| linguistic |
of or pertaining to language or the study of language. |
| prevaricate |
to lie, mislead, or conceal the truth deliberately. |
| surmount |
to get over or past; overcome; conquer. |
| synopsis |
a short statement giving an overview, the main principles, or the sequence of events of a narrative, argument, article, or the like; summary; abstract. |