| discourse |
verbal communication; conversation. |
| duplicity |
deceitful speech or action. |
| fitful |
occurring at irregular intervals. |
| impasse |
a situation that allows no escape or solution; stalemate. |
| inglorious |
bringing shame or disgrace; shameful; dishonorable. |
| iterate |
to say or do again or repeatedly. |
| larceny |
the stealing of another's personal property; theft. |
| laxity |
the state or quality of being careless or slack; looseness. |
| nurture |
to care for and encourage the growth and development of (a living thing). |
| prototype |
an original model on which later stages or forms are based or developed. |
| sedition |
actions or speech intended or serving to create rebellion against a government. |
| skiff |
a small, light boat that may have sails but can be rowed by one oarsman. |
| urbane |
refined in manner; polished; elegant. |
| voluminous |
having or characterized by great size or quantity. |
| witticism |
a clever, often perceptive joke, insult, or saying. |