| academicism |
in the arts, rigid adherence to accepted and traditional forms. |
| advert |
to direct the attention by comment or remark. |
| centripetal |
forced or moving inward toward a center point or axis. |
| concur |
to share the same opinion; agree. |
| derelict |
failing to fulfill one's responsibilities or obligations; remiss. |
| disquisition |
a formal, often lengthy, oral or written discussion of a subject. |
| emote |
to express or simulate feelings, especially in an exaggerated or theatrical manner. |
| flak |
(informal) irritating opposition, criticism, or dissent. |
| gambit |
a tactic or maneuver designed to gain an advantage, especially one that involves some sacrifice on one's part. |
| hackneyed |
made trite or commonplace by overuse, as an expression or phrase. |
| idyllic |
charmingly simple and natural, as a scene or experience; suggestive of peaceful countryside. |
| linguistics |
(used with a singular verb) the scientific and historical study of the form and structure of human language. |
| profligate |
totally given over to immoral and shameful pursuits; dissolute. |
| remonstrate |
to say in opposition, protest, or objection. |
| unscathed |
not hurt or harmed; completely uninjured. |