| acumen |
superior insight; quickness and shrewdness of judgment, especially in practical matters. |
| axiom |
an obvious or generally accepted principle. |
| composite |
made up of several parts. |
| decelerate |
to lower the speed of; decrease in velocity; slow down. |
| equable |
not varying extremely or suddenly; uniform; stable. |
| finite |
limited in number, quantity, or duration; capable of being measured. (Cf. infinite.) |
| impecunious |
lacking funds; penniless. |
| languid |
lacking or not showing strength, energy, or spirit; weak, slow, or listless. |
| offhand |
done without thinking or preparing ahead of time. |
| paean |
a song or hymn sung as an expression of praise. |
| parity |
equality in amount, status, strength, or the like. |
| ramify |
to have or produce effects or consequences that make some original matter more complex. |
| retraction |
a withdrawal or disavowal of an opinion, promise, or the like. |
| stricture |
that which restricts or constrains. |
| waylay |
to attack or accost unexpectedly after lying in wait for. |