| adamant |
unlikely to change in response to any request or argument; firmly decided or fixed; unyielding. |
| astute |
keen in understanding and judgment; shrewd. |
| conclave |
a secret, private, or confidential meeting or gathering. |
| corollary |
a readily drawn conclusion; deduction or inference. |
| entreat |
to beg for something, or to do something. |
| flak |
(informal) irritating opposition, criticism, or dissent. |
| gullible |
believing almost anything; easily tricked. |
| idyllic |
charmingly simple and natural, as a scene or experience; suggestive of peaceful countryside. |
| impediment |
an obstacle or hindrance. |
| maunder |
to speak in an aimless or foolish way; babble. |
| recurve |
to bend or curve back or backward, as the ends of certain shooting bows. |
| sanguine |
having an optimistic temperament or outlook. |
| shibboleth |
a slogan, phrase, or belief that characterizes or is held devotedly by a group. |
| stanch1 |
to cause (a liquid, especially blood) to stop flowing. |
| tummler |
an entertainer or social director who encourages participation by guests or audience. |