| derivation |
the source of a thing; origin. |
| dexterity |
grace and easy quickness in using the hands or body; skill. |
| disuse |
the state or condition of not being used or practiced any longer. |
| ecclesiastical |
of or related to the church and clergy. |
| humbug |
something without substance or meaning, such as an idea or argument; nonsense. |
| inopportune |
occurring at an undesirable or unreasonable time. |
| nihilism |
the belief that existence has no meaning or purpose. |
| outmoded |
no longer in keeping with current standards or practices; obsolete. |
| parley |
a discussion, especially between opponents or enemies, as to establish terms of truce. |
| precarious |
so unstable or insecure as to be dangerous; risky. |
| presumptive |
affording a reasonable basis for belief. |
| putative |
widely thought to be such; reputed; supposed. |
| sardonic |
bitterly mocking; derisive; scornful. |
| sporadic |
occurring irregularly or in a thinly scattered manner in time or space. |
| upshot |
the most important issue, result, or conclusion. |