| aver |
to assert to be true; affirm. |
| bigot |
one who is prejudiced against and intolerant of any group or belief that is not his or her own, especially religious, racial, or ethnic. |
| commentary |
a series of explanatory or interpretive remarks or comments. |
| maritime |
of or relating to sea ships or navigation of the sea. |
| meticulous |
very careful or precise. |
| motif |
a distinct formal unit such as a design, theme, or musical phrase that may repeat in, dominate, characterize, or be a prominent feature of an aesthetic or decorative work. |
| opinionated |
having definite and unchangeable views of things, often seemingly on all subjects. |
| quintessence |
that which most perfectly describes or typifies something; essence. |
| quorum |
the number of members that an organization's rules require to attend a meeting in order for voting or other business to take place. |
| realign |
to come to a new relationship or set of alliances, as countries or political factions. |
| respite |
a period of rest, especially from something difficult or unpleasant. |
| scuttle2 |
to move or run as if in a hurry; scurry. |
| sporadic |
occurring irregularly or in a thinly scattered manner in time or space. |
| tincture |
an alcohol solution containing a medicinal substance. |
| unintelligible |
not able to be understood, as spoken or written language. |