| absurdity |
the condition or quality of being absurd, of being completely contrary to logic or the normal order of things. |
| alacrity |
willing promptness. |
| catharsis |
in psychotherapy, the bringing of repressed thoughts and feelings to consciousness in order to release emotional tension, or the release itself. |
| coercive |
using threats, intimidation, or force to persuade or pressure someone to do something. |
| connotation |
a secondary meaning or implication of a word or expression, in addition to its primary meaning. |
| consequential |
coming after as an outcome or result. |
| convergent |
tending to move toward a common point or intersection. |
| ennui |
a general feeling of boredom and dissatisfaction, especially with all aspects of life. |
| frugality |
prudent or sparing use of resources, especially money. |
| grassroots |
originating with or operating among the common people. |
| lenient |
not strict with rules; tolerant. |
| mandatory |
ordered; required; obligatory. |
| noncommittal |
not revealing what one's preference, feeling, or opinion is. |
| tenacious |
holding on or tending to hold on strongly or persistently (sometimes followed by "of"). |
| trove |
a collection of valuable or desirable things. |