| askew |
not straight; crooked. |
| buxom |
of a woman, having a full figure and healthy appearance. |
| coterie |
a small, exclusive group of friends or associates with similar interest or activities; clique. |
| crux |
an essential, basic, crucial, or pivotal point. |
| forbearance |
the act or capability of refraining or holding back. |
| incise |
to cut into the surface of. |
| indecisive |
not definite or conclusive. |
| inept |
lacking skill or aptitude; incompetent. |
| paradox |
a statement that contradicts or seems to contradict itself, yet often expresses a truth, such as "Less is more". |
| platitude |
an overused, dull, or trivial remark; hackneyed expression; cliché. |
| presage |
to be a sign or warning of; portend or foretell. |
| psychiatrist |
a medical doctor who treats people with mental and emotional illnesses. |
| symposium |
a conference or meeting on a single topic, usually involving several speakers. |
| tempestuous |
characterized by disturbance or commotion; stormy; turbulent. |
| uninitiated |
combined form of initiated. |