| cede |
to give up or surrender, especially formally. |
| cite |
to use the words of someone else; quote. |
| consecrate |
to commit or devote to some goal or service. |
| discursive |
ranging over numerous topics, especially in an orderly or coherent way. |
| diverge |
to extend or move away in different directions from a common point. |
| gist |
the essential part or idea, as of an argument or written work. |
| malady |
an illness of the body or mind. |
| monotony |
tiresome lack of variation. |
| motif |
a distinct formal unit such as a design, theme, or musical phrase that may repeat in, dominate, characterize, or be a prominent feature of an aesthetic or decorative work. |
| nomenclature |
a specialized system or set of names and terms used in a particular science, art, or other field of study or training. |
| psychiatrist |
a medical doctor who treats people with mental and emotional illnesses. |
| quaff |
to drink, especially deeply and with obvious enjoyment. |
| solvent |
having enough funds to meet obligations. |
| subpoena |
in law, a formal written order summoning a witness to give testimony or requiring that specified evidence be submitted. |
| vociferous |
crying out, especially in protest; vocal; clamorous. |