| adage |
an old familiar saying that shows the wisdom of a group of people; proverb. |
| endemic |
native to or restricted to a given place or population. |
| equivocate |
to express oneself ambiguously, often to avoid giving a direct answer or to deceive. |
| eulogize |
to speak or write high praise of, or make a formal tribute to (usually a dead person). |
| ingratiate |
to seek or secure another's favor or approval for (oneself). |
| laudable |
worthy of praise. |
| miff |
to cause (someone) to become annoyed; offend. |
| penchant |
a strong liking for or inclination towards something. |
| protégé |
a person under the care or sponsorship of an influential patron. |
| stratum |
a level in a social hierarchy. |
| synchronize |
to cause to occur, move, or operate at the same time or rate. |
| tumult |
the noise and commotion of a large crowd; uproar. |
| ultimatum |
a final statement of demands, especially when issued with a threat of action if rejected, as in a diplomatic discussion. |
| wanton |
lacking restraint in the pursuit of sexual pleasure. |
| winnow |
to sift through, or separate out the desired or worthwhile from the undesired or worthless part of, as by critical analysis. |