| dialectical |
of or using logical analysis or argument that reveals and resolves opposing ideas or contradictions. |
| diaphanous |
of fabric or the like, almost transparent; sheer; filmy; delicate. |
| eccentricity |
an odd or peculiar behavior, habit, interest, or the like. |
| morass |
something that hinders passage or engulfs an unwary person. |
| platitude |
an overused, dull, or trivial remark; hackneyed expression; cliché. |
| problematic |
presenting difficulties or causing doubt; questionable. |
| prodigious |
inspiring wonder and admiration; marvelous. |
| sear1 |
to burn or scorch the outside of. |
| senile |
showing certain characteristics of old age, especially a deterioration of mental faculties or emotional control. |
| severance |
the act, process, or result of breaking off or separating. |
| stalwart |
steady and loyal; reliable. |
| stodgy |
lacking the ability or inclination to act informally or to find humor or enjoyment in things that others might; stuffy; prim. |
| tenet |
any belief, opinion, doctrine, or the like, that a person or especially an organization holds as being true. |
| visceral |
stemming from instinct or intuition rather than the intellect. |
| wanton |
lacking restraint in the pursuit of sexual pleasure. |