| advert |
to direct the attention by comment or remark. |
| austere |
having only what is needed; very simple or plain. |
| divergence |
the act of separating and moving or leading in different directions. |
| figurehead |
a person whose title sounds important but who has no real power. |
| flummox |
(informal) to confuse or puzzle. |
| indulgent |
gratifying, or being inclined to gratify or yield to others' wishes, especially rather than enforcing discipline or strictness. |
| inveigle |
to entice or ensnare by clever talk or flattery. |
| macrocosm |
a large unit or entity that represents on a large scale one of its smaller components. |
| noisome |
offensive or disgusting, especially in smell; foul. |
| nonplus |
to cause (someone) to be unable to think of what to say, do, or decide; perplex; bewilder. |
| ostentation |
a showy display to impress others. |
| periphrasis |
an indirect or roundabout way of phrasing something; circumlocution. |
| pleonasm |
a redundant word, phrase, or expression. |
| quiescence |
a state of inaction, rest, or stillness; dormancy. |
| truculent |
extremely hostile or belligerent; inclined to fight. |