| equilibrium |
a state of balance between two or more forces. |
| evenhanded |
fair and impartial in the treatment of others; equitable. |
| implicit |
implied rather than directly stated. |
| inclusive |
comprising or covering a great deal; comprehensive. |
| incriminate |
to show involvement in a crime. |
| languid |
lacking or not showing strength, energy, or spirit; weak, slow, or listless. |
| matriarch |
a woman who acts as head of a family, tribe, or other group of people. |
| multifaceted |
having several aspects or stages; complex or various. |
| obtuse |
not keen or quick to notice, feel, or comprehend; dull or insensitive. |
| ornamentation |
decoration; embellishment. |
| poseur |
one who adopts an affected attitude or manner in order to impress others. |
| prescience |
knowledge of future occurrences; foreknowledge. |
| proxy |
a person who is authorized to act for or on behalf of another, especially as a voter; substitute. |
| quizzical |
expressing doubt, confusion, or questioning; puzzled. |
| rue1 |
to regret, repent of, or feel sorry about. |