| centennial |
having to do with a one hundredth anniversary. |
| conservatism |
a general preference for the traditional; disinclination to change. |
| convoke |
to summon to an assembly; marshal. |
| facet |
one of the small, flat, polished surfaces of a cut gem. |
| fidelity |
loyalty or faithfulness to obligations, promises, or those to whom one has made a commitment. |
| gesticulation |
the act or an instance of using hand movements, as to add emphasis or expressiveness to speech. |
| hone |
to make more effective or adept; perfect. |
| imbue |
to inspire or permeate, as with an idea or emotion; deeply influence. |
| imprecise |
not exact, accurate, or well-defined; vague. |
| inexplicable |
unable to be explained or interpreted. |
| maniacal |
marked by wildness, craziness, and violence. |
| savory1 |
having a pleasant taste or smell; appetizing. |
| sinewy |
of sinew, or sinewlike; strong; tough. |
| stringent |
rigorous or exacting; strict. |
| testy |
easily annoyed or angered; irritable; touchy. |