| cogent |
convincing, or compelling by virtue of a strong argument or clear presentation. |
| collusion |
action undertaken in secret partnership or collaboration, usually for illicit purposes. |
| comely |
pleasing in appearance. |
| complacent |
too satisfied with oneself or one's situation. |
| connotation |
a secondary meaning or implication of a word or expression, in addition to its primary meaning. |
| decrepit |
in poor condition because of old age or much use; dilapidated; worn-out. |
| dissertation |
a formal and usually lengthy exposition in speech or writing, especially a detailed report of research by a candidate for a doctoral degree. |
| flaccid |
without firmness; soft; flabby. |
| inexplicable |
unable to be explained or interpreted. |
| marquee |
a canopy or a covering like a roof over the entrance to a building. The marquee over a theater shows the title of the current play or film and sometimes the names of the actors. |
| protuberance |
that which projects; bulge or bump. |
| sanctify |
to make sacred or holy; consecrate. |
| sinewy |
of sinew, or sinewlike; strong; tough. |
| tawdry |
falsely showy; cheap and gaudy. |
| viscid |
of a gluelike consistency. |