| axiom |
an obvious or generally accepted principle. |
| connote |
to suggest or imply (meanings or associations) in addition to the literal meaning. |
| conservatism |
a general preference for the traditional; disinclination to change. |
| contiguous |
in contact; touching; adjoining. |
| cosmic |
of or relating to the universe. |
| diaphanous |
of fabric or the like, almost transparent; sheer; filmy; delicate. |
| incision |
a cut made during surgery. |
| indefatigable |
persisting tirelessly; untiring. |
| indictment |
the act of being formally accused of a crime by a grand jury, or the condition of being formally accused of a crime by a grand jury. |
| lobbyist |
one who attempts, on behalf of a special interest group, to influence the way legislators vote. |
| predominant |
being the chief or greatest in importance, status, influence, or the like. |
| preponderance |
superiority in amount, strength, significance, weight, or the like. |
| soluble |
able to be dissolved. |
| subversive |
tending or intended to undermine or cause the overthrow of an established authority, especially a national government. |
| traverse |
to go over, along, or through; cover or cross. |