| feign |
to pretend or fake; put on a false show of. |
| fulsome |
offensive, especially because of excessiveness or insincerity. |
| humbug |
something without substance or meaning, such as an idea or argument; nonsense. |
| lateral |
about, from, or toward a side or sides; sideways. |
| militant |
aggressive or combative in attitude or actions, especially in defense of a cause. |
| persevere |
to continue steadfastly in a task or course of action or hold steadfastly to a belief or commitment, especially when met with opposition or difficulties; persist. |
| postulate |
to assert as something true, especially as a basis for reasoning. |
| presage |
to be a sign or warning of; portend or foretell. |
| presumption |
a belief that is taken for granted but not proved. |
| resolute |
having or showing firmness, determination, or resolve. |
| retentive |
having the ability to remember. |
| solstice |
either of the two times in the year when the sun is furthest from the celestial equator, occurring in June and December. |
| surmise |
to infer without certain knowledge; suppose; guess. |
| unsubstantiated |
lacking the evidence or verification needed to establish as true. |
| whimsy |
an odd, fanciful, or capricious notion, or such notions collectively. |