| avocation |
a secondary occupation, usually one pursued for recreation; hobby. |
| demolition |
the act or an instance of destroying, especially by means of explosives. |
| discursive |
ranging over numerous topics, especially in an orderly or coherent way. |
| figment |
something imaginary or invented. |
| immobile |
standing or holding still; not moving; motionless. |
| indubitable |
without question; certain. |
| juxtapose |
to bring together for the purpose of side-by-side comparison or contrast. |
| linguistic |
of or pertaining to language or the study of language. |
| mendacious |
untruthful. |
| ostracize |
to exclude or shun, by general agreement of the group imposing the exclusion. |
| pessimistic |
feeling in a negative way about things; expecting the worst to happen. |
| poseur |
one who adopts an affected attitude or manner in order to impress others. |
| reprieve |
to release (someone) temporarily or permanently from planned or impending punishment, pain, or difficulty. |
| retinue |
a group of attendants or other employees who accompany a prominent person. |
| touchstone |
a test or standard by which to evaluate the worth of something. |