| cogitate |
to think over something carefully or at length. |
| conservatism |
a general preference for the traditional; disinclination to change. |
| decimation |
the act of destroying a large part or number of something. |
| dissertation |
a formal and usually lengthy exposition in speech or writing, especially a detailed report of research by a candidate for a doctoral degree. |
| eloquence |
skill or ability to use language that impresses or persuades. |
| graphic |
of or related to pictures or writing such as photography, painting, and printing. |
| insubordinate |
unwilling to respect or submit to authority; disobedient. |
| loquacious |
given to talking much or excessively; garrulous. |
| parable |
a very short story told to teach a moral or religious lesson. |
| pertain |
to relate to or have to do with something. |
| proximity |
the condition, quality, or fact of being near or close; nearness. |
| renovate |
to put in good condition by repairing, remodeling, or the like; refurbish. |
| roil |
to disturb or anger; agitate. |
| severance |
the act, process, or result of breaking off or separating. |
| suture |
the act or process of surgically joining or sewing together the edges of a wound, incision, or the like. |