| defer1 |
to not do until later; put off; delay. |
| epithet |
a word or phrase attached to, or used in place of, a given name. |
| expunge |
to cross out or erase. |
| hubris |
the pride associated with arrogance; pride considered as sin. |
| humbug |
something without substance or meaning, such as an idea or argument; nonsense. |
| incise |
to cut into the surface of. |
| monotony |
tiresome lack of variation. |
| preclude |
to prevent from happening by means of prior action or previously established condition. |
| reconstitute |
to put together or form again. |
| reminiscent |
having qualities or characteristics that remind one of someone or something (usually followed by "of"). |
| respite |
a period of rest, especially from something difficult or unpleasant. |
| synoptic |
forming a summary or overview. |
| travail |
strenuous and often painful or exhausting work; toil. |
| verbose |
using or characterized by many or superfluous words; wordy. |
| wrest |
to take away with, or as if with, a twist or pull. |