| amalgamation |
the act, process, or result of combining two or more, often disparate, things. |
| defeatist |
characterized by an acceptance or expectation of failure. |
| depreciate |
to lower the cost or value of, especially of property for tax purposes, or of money. |
| elliptical |
tending toward or characterized by an economy of expression that creates ambiguity or obscurity, often purposefully. |
| epigram |
a short, pithy, often paradoxical sentence. |
| frugality |
prudent or sparing use of resources, especially money. |
| imbibe |
to take up or consume by drinking. |
| inconsequential |
having no significant effect or result; not important. |
| invariable |
not subject to change; consistently the same. |
| leer |
to give a sideways or nasty look or smile suggestive of malicious or sexual thoughts. |
| pinion2 |
to restrain (someone) by binding the arms. |
| problematic |
presenting difficulties or causing doubt; questionable. |
| propound |
to propose or set forth for consideration. |
| speculative |
of, pertaining to, or based on conjecture or theorizing. |
| stymie |
throw an obstacle in the way of (something or someone); impede; thwart. |