| dialectical |
of or using logical analysis or argument that reveals and resolves opposing ideas or contradictions. |
| discrepancy |
lack of agreement; difference; inconsistency. |
| ebullient |
highly enthusiastic, happily excited, or spirited. |
| egotist |
a conceited person; braggart. |
| exemplar |
one worthy to be imitated or studied; model. |
| expurgate |
to remove from a book or the like material considered to be offensive or erroneous prior to publication. |
| faction |
a group or party within, and often at odds with, a larger organization. |
| gaffe |
a crude social error; blunder; faux pas. |
| hew |
to follow or obey strictly. |
| insecurity |
the condition or quality of having insufficient protection or not being safe. |
| moderation |
the avoidance of excesses or extremes, especially in behavior. |
| muse |
to think about something silently or for a long time. |
| oblivion |
the state or condition of being entirely forgotten. |
| perennial |
lasting throughout the year or for many years. |
| perfunctory |
done quickly and as a matter of routine; performed without care. |