| credulity |
an inclination to believe or trust, especially without sufficient basis or evidence; gullibility. |
| cupidity |
exceptional desire for money or other material possessions; greed. |
| gesticulation |
the act or an instance of using hand movements, as to add emphasis or expressiveness to speech. |
| gradation |
a gradual almost imperceptible change, especially from one tone or texture to another. |
| imbalance |
a defect in proportion or balance between elements. |
| jargon |
special words or language used by a particular group or to describe a particular interest. |
| literal |
in accordance with the ordinary, exact, or primary meaning of a word or words; not figurative or metaphorical. |
| mollify |
to ease or soothe the anger or emotion of; make calmer; appease. |
| muse |
to think about something silently or for a long time. |
| nicety |
a subtle distinction; fine point. |
| opportune |
favorable or suitable, especially in relation to time. |
| rudimentary |
of or pertaining to the basic or first principles; elementary. |
| self-determination |
the ability or freedom of a people to decide their own form of government. |
| speculative |
of, pertaining to, or based on conjecture or theorizing. |
| susceptible |
easily influenced or impressed (usually followed by "to"). |