| adage |
an old familiar saying that shows the wisdom of a group of people; proverb. |
| bland |
without interest, spirit, or excitement; dull; indifferent. |
| buxom |
of a woman, having a full figure and healthy appearance. |
| cohort |
(often derogatory) a friend or associate. |
| concealment |
the act of hiding something from sight, or the condition of being hidden from sight. |
| detriment |
harm, injury, or loss. |
| malediction |
the expression of a wish that evil or harm come to someone; curse. |
| mettle |
toughness of character; courage. |
| regurgitate |
to surge or pour back or out, especially from of a place of containment, as gases, liquids, or undigested food. |
| reticent |
reluctant to speak; not given to frequent speech; restrained; shy. |
| roil |
to disturb or anger; agitate. |
| sedentary |
involving or characterized by sitting or little physical activity. |
| stringent |
rigorous or exacting; strict. |
| venal |
capable of acting dishonestly or wrongly in return for money or the like; open to accepting bribes; corrupt. |
| vindicate |
to free from an accusation, suspicion, or doubt by indisputable proof. |