| cloture |
in U.S. parliamentary procedure, a method of ending debate and causing an immediate vote on the matter being discussed. |
| epicene |
sharing the traits of both sexes. |
| epigraph |
a pertinent quotation or motto, especially found at the beginning of a literary work or of a chapter. |
| epistemology |
the branch of philosophy dealing with the origin, nature, and limits of human knowledge. |
| extort |
to extract or obtain (money or the like) by force, threats, or abuse of authority. |
| fledge |
to grow flight feathers. |
| fracas |
a noisy disturbance or quarrel. |
| hagiography |
an admiring and uncritical biography of anyone. |
| idiosyncrasy |
a characteristic of temperament, habit, or physical structure particular to a given individual or group; peculiarity. |
| incredulous |
not able to believe something. |
| ostentation |
a showy display to impress others. |
| paroxysm |
a sudden strong outburst of feelings or actions. |
| parsimonious |
excessively frugal; stingy. |
| quiescence |
a state of inaction, rest, or stillness; dormancy. |
| sagacious |
possessing or characterized by good judgment and common sense; wise. |