| adage |
an old familiar saying that shows the wisdom of a group of people; proverb. |
| axiom |
an obvious or generally accepted principle. |
| bonanza |
anything that brings great wealth and prosperity. |
| coterie |
a small, exclusive group of friends or associates with similar interest or activities; clique. |
| franchise |
a right or privilege conferred by a government, especially the right to vote or the rights and powers of incorporation. |
| hallow |
to respect or honor highly; venerate. |
| heretofore |
prior to this time; before now. |
| mercenary |
interested only in money and material gain. |
| noteworthy |
deserving attention; remarkable. |
| overt |
openly apparent; not concealed. (Cf. covert.) |
| prurient |
characterized by or causing lewdness or lust. |
| ravenous |
very hungry; starved. |
| reprieve |
to release (someone) temporarily or permanently from planned or impending punishment, pain, or difficulty. |
| retroactive |
going into operation or effect as of a previous date, or in respect to past events or circumstances. |
| spurious |
not genuine, authentic, or valid; false. |