| adage |
an old familiar saying that shows the wisdom of a group of people; proverb. |
| ambivalent |
of feelings and emotions, conflicting; pulling in opposite directions. |
| chimerical |
existing only in the mind; fanciful. |
| concurrent |
existing or occurring at the same time. |
| dispel |
to scatter or drive away in all directions. |
| impiety |
lack of reverence or respect, especially for what others consider sacred. |
| inclusive |
comprising or covering a great deal; comprehensive. |
| mollify |
to ease or soothe the anger or emotion of; make calmer; appease. |
| noncommittal |
not revealing what one's preference, feeling, or opinion is. |
| ostracize |
to exclude or shun, by general agreement of the group imposing the exclusion. |
| promenade |
a leisurely walk, especially in a public place. |
| rabid |
extreme in opinion or action; fanatical. |
| reticence |
the state or quality of being hesitant to speak out; reserve. |
| tincture |
an alcohol solution containing a medicinal substance. |
| uncharted |
not recorded on any map; unexplored or unknown, as some geographical area or field of research. |