| cogent |
convincing, or compelling by virtue of a strong argument or clear presentation. |
| contagion |
the spreading of a disease by contact or close association. |
| immobile |
standing or holding still; not moving; motionless. |
| imperfection |
a flaw or fault. |
| mollify |
to ease or soothe the anger or emotion of; make calmer; appease. |
| pedantry |
the act or practice, or an instance, of flaunting one's learnedness or of being overly insistent on scholarly formalities or details. |
| pessimistic |
feeling in a negative way about things; expecting the worst to happen. |
| remiss |
careless or negligent, especially in the performance of one's duty. |
| reputable |
known to be held in esteem; respected. |
| slough2 |
to shed or discard; rid oneself of. |
| stalemate |
any situation in which a further action, offer, or the like is impossible or unlikely; deadlock. |
| tangential |
barely connected to or touching a subject. |
| trajectory |
the actual or expected path of a moving object, especially the curve followed by a projectile, missile, or spacecraft in flight. |
| vagary |
an erratic, unpredictable, or extravagant occurrence, action, or idea; whim. |
| vociferous |
crying out, especially in protest; vocal; clamorous. |