| elliptical |
tending toward or characterized by an economy of expression that creates ambiguity or obscurity, often purposefully. |
| equable |
not varying extremely or suddenly; uniform; stable. |
| extradition |
the legal transfer of a fugitive from one state or jurisdiction to another where he or she is to be tried or imprisoned. |
| fragmentary |
consisting of fragments; incomplete or disconnected. |
| imponderable |
unable to be evaluated or calculated accurately. |
| incisive |
marked by clear, penetrating thought; sharp. |
| infectious |
able to be given to others by infection. |
| inimical |
having or tending to have a bad effect; harmful or adverse. |
| inopportune |
occurring at an undesirable or unreasonable time. |
| nuptial |
of or relating to a wedding ceremony or to marriage. |
| propitiate |
to overcome the disfavor or distrust of; conciliate; appease. |
| rigorous |
showing strictness or sternness. |
| shard |
a piece of a broken object, especially a fragment of pottery or glass. |
| soporific |
causing sleep or sleepiness. |
| typify |
to be the representative example of. |