| adage |
an old familiar saying that shows the wisdom of a group of people; proverb. |
| ardor |
very strong feelings; passion; fervor. |
| contention |
a point asserted in argument or debate. |
| dialectical |
of or using logical analysis or argument that reveals and resolves opposing ideas or contradictions. |
| egress |
an act, instance, method, or place of exit or emergence. |
| embellish |
to improve by, or as though by, decorations; decorate. |
| incipient |
starting to exist or become apparent; in an early stage of development. |
| licentious |
not within the bounds of morality or propriety, especially with regard to sexual conduct; immoral; lewd. |
| pronouncement |
a formal or official declaration. |
| recession1 |
a period of reduced or declining economic activity. |
| repository |
a container or place where things may be stored; storage unit or space. |
| revue |
a form of entertainment consisting of a series of songs, comic routines, and dances, often as parodies of current affairs and people. |
| schematic |
of, pertaining to, or formed like an outline or diagram. |
| scrutinize |
to look at closely and carefully, with attention to detail. |
| senile |
showing certain characteristics of old age, especially a deterioration of mental faculties or emotional control. |