| contraband |
goods banned by law from being imported or exported. |
| dulcet |
pleasing to the ear; melodious. |
| elliptical |
tending toward or characterized by an economy of expression that creates ambiguity or obscurity, often purposefully. |
| glib |
speaking or prone to speak easily and fluently, especially in a careless or thoughtless manner, with little concern for the truth. |
| hedonistic |
adhering to or characterized by the principle that pleasure should be the primary aim in life. |
| impasse |
a situation that allows no escape or solution; stalemate. |
| incipient |
starting to exist or become apparent; in an early stage of development. |
| insolvent |
incapable of paying debts or meeting liabilities; penniless; bankrupt. |
| judicious |
characterized by or using sound judgment; wise; prudent. |
| mystical |
spiritually powerful, significant, or symbolic. |
| progression |
the act of moving forward or onward. |
| reassess |
to evaluate again. |
| rhetoric |
the art, ability, or study of using language effectively in speech or writing, especially to influence or persuade one's audience. |
| sojourn |
to live for a short time in a place; stay temporarily. |
| subvert |
to overthrow or destroy, or cause the destruction of (an established authority, especially a national government). |