| connotation |
a secondary meaning or implication of a word or expression, in addition to its primary meaning. |
| decadent |
tending to indulge in sensual pleasures; hedonistic. |
| derivation |
the source of a thing; origin. |
| discourse |
verbal communication; conversation. |
| emulate |
to try to be the same as or better than (another person), especially by imitating. |
| forbearance |
the act or capability of refraining or holding back. |
| influx |
the act or an instance of flowing in. |
| intrepid |
feeling or showing no fear; courageous; bold. |
| machination |
(usually plural) elaborate or devious schemes. |
| monumental |
massive, imposing, or extremely conspicuous. |
| obligatory |
required; compulsory. |
| pliable |
easily bent; flexible; malleable. |
| puerile |
immature or silly; childish. |
| repository |
a container or place where things may be stored; storage unit or space. |
| superficial |
of, pertaining to, or located on the surface. |