| brandish |
to wave or shake (something such as a weapon) in a threatening or agitated manner. |
| catechism |
a summary of the principles of a religion, especially Christianity, in the form of questions and answers. |
| dictum |
a formal or official pronouncement or declaration. |
| discretion |
the freedom or authority to use one's own judgment. |
| egotist |
a conceited person; braggart. |
| elixir |
a sweetened, aromatic solution of alcohol and water used as a vehicle for medicines. |
| epigram |
a short, pithy, often paradoxical sentence. |
| facile |
acting or working in an easy, effortless manner. |
| flippant |
disrespectful or indifferent to someone or something worthy of respect; shallowly humorous. |
| inescapable |
unable to be avoided or ignored. |
| judicious |
characterized by or using sound judgment; wise; prudent. |
| mire |
deep, heavy mud or soil. |
| plenitude |
abundance; fullness. |
| quiescent |
in a state of inaction or rest; dormant. |
| unctuous |
excessively or falsely earnest or amiable. |