| emulate |
to try to be the same as or better than (another person), especially by imitating. |
| faddish |
relating to or having the nature of a passing fashion or craze. |
| formidable |
exceptionally difficult; daunting. |
| imminent |
about to happen or likely to happen soon. |
| invoice |
a detailed statement of goods sold or shipped or of services provided, including their prices or charges. |
| lackluster |
without brilliance or vitality; dull. |
| lechery |
excessive or vulgar interest in sex; prurience. |
| migratory |
changing habitat or location periodically, as in response to changes in climate or job opportunities. |
| precarious |
so unstable or insecure as to be dangerous; risky. |
| prohibitive |
serving as a preventative. |
| pundit |
an authoritative, or purportedly authoritative, commentator or critic. |
| realign |
to come to a new relationship or set of alliances, as countries or political factions. |
| sect |
any group, especially a religious group such as a denomination, that is united by a common belief, ritual, or the like. |
| skeptical |
having or showing doubt; questioning. |
| unintelligible |
not able to be understood, as spoken or written language. |