| abscond |
to leave suddenly and secretly, especially to avoid observation or capture. |
| allusive |
abounding in or characterized by indirect references to culture, history, or other works of art, which are to be recognized or understood by the audience. |
| analogous |
similar or corresponding in some particular manner. |
| circuitous |
having or taking a long and winding course or procedure; roundabout; indirect. |
| desist |
to stop acting in a certain way. |
| ingratiate |
to seek or secure another's favor or approval for (oneself). |
| lackadaisical |
lacking energy, determination, or enthusiasm; listless or lazy. |
| limbo1 |
(often capitalized) in theology, a place neither in heaven nor hell for souls neither saved nor condemned, such as those of unbaptized infants. |
| qualm |
a feeling of guilt or doubt. |
| realign |
to come to a new relationship or set of alliances, as countries or political factions. |
| recapitulate |
to briefly review (the main points) of a spoken or written exchange or communication. |
| remittance |
money that is sent to someone or some place, usually in payment. |
| ruminate |
to think at length; meditate. |
| salient |
extremely noticeable or prominent; conspicuous; important. |
| ungainly |
lacking gracefulness or ease of movement; clumsy; awkward. |