| cogitate |
to think over something carefully or at length. |
| comparative |
measured or estimated by comparison; relative. |
| gradation |
a gradual almost imperceptible change, especially from one tone or texture to another. |
| inglorious |
bringing shame or disgrace; shameful; dishonorable. |
| insufferable |
incapable of being tolerated or endured; unbearable. |
| liability |
the condition of or potential for being held responsible. |
| nominal |
in name alone. |
| perennial |
lasting throughout the year or for many years. |
| prostrate |
to lie or throw (oneself) flat on the ground, especially face down in an act of humility, worship, or the like. |
| recrimination |
an accusation made in response to being accused by another, or the act of countering one accusation with another. |
| rote |
unthinking or mechanical routine or habit. |
| soluble |
able to be dissolved. |
| tertiary |
third in order, rank, importance, degree, or the like. |
| tussle |
to fight or struggle roughly or energetically; scuffle. |
| variegate |
to make varied or give variety to, especially by making multicolored. |