| bland |
without interest, spirit, or excitement; dull; indifferent. |
| complement |
to go well with, complete, or perfect. |
| congruity |
the state or fact of being similar in character or degree;correspondence or fit. |
| connotation |
a secondary meaning or implication of a word or expression, in addition to its primary meaning. |
| crossfire |
a volley of projectiles, especially gunfire, directed at some central point from two separated positions. |
| forestall |
to prevent or hinder by taking action beforehand. |
| imbalance |
a defect in proportion or balance between elements. |
| incipient |
starting to exist or become apparent; in an early stage of development. |
| multifarious |
of or having a great variety of parts, forms, or kinds; many and varied. |
| opulence |
the condition of being luxuriant and costly. |
| oratory1 |
the art of public speaking. |
| prostrate |
to lie or throw (oneself) flat on the ground, especially face down in an act of humility, worship, or the like. |
| reaffirm |
to verify by asserting again. |
| respite |
a period of rest, especially from something difficult or unpleasant. |
| titular |
having a title but none of the power or responsibility related to it; nominal. |