| adage |
an old familiar saying that shows the wisdom of a group of people; proverb. |
| charlatan |
one who deceitfully claims to possess a particular skill or expertise; fraud; quack. |
| derogatory |
having the purpose or effect of detracting; disparaging. |
| elaboration |
the act or an instance of adding explanatory material or detail, or the material or detail so added. |
| firmament |
the entire arch of the sky; heavens. |
| nuptial |
of or relating to a wedding ceremony or to marriage. |
| precinct |
an area in a town or city that forms a separate district for voting or that is looked after by one police unit. |
| punctilious |
strictly adhering to etiquette or formalities. |
| replete |
well-supplied; full (usually followed by "with"). |
| revert |
to return to a previous state, practice, belief, or the like. |
| semblance |
outward form; appearance. |
| sinuous |
having many curves or turns. |
| solace |
comfort or consolation in times of sorrow or suffering. |
| timorous |
showing or marked by fear; fearful; timid. |
| tolerable |
capable of being put up with or endured. |