| bromide |
a bland or trite remark or idea. |
| circumscribe |
to keep within bounds; confine; restrict. |
| counterbalance |
to balance or offset with an equal force or influence; counterpoise. |
| epilogue |
a short concluding section to a literary work, often summarizing what later becomes of the characters. |
| heretofore |
prior to this time; before now. |
| iconoclastic |
attacking or breaking away from established traditions, beliefs, or values. |
| impenetrable |
impossible to enter; impervious. |
| incongruous |
not suitable or fitting; out of place. |
| jollity |
the state or quality of being merry; gaiety. |
| moot |
not clearly settled; arguable; debatable. |
| omnivorous |
living on a diet of both plant and animal food. |
| pivotal |
critically important or crucial; on which something is contingent. |
| scanty |
barely adequate; meager. |
| skeptic |
one who is inclined to question or doubt assertions that are made or accepted by others. |
| unproductive |
not yielding useful or helpful results; not fruitful. |