| cogent |
convincing, or compelling by virtue of a strong argument or clear presentation. |
| conclusive |
serving to reach a final answer or decision, or to settle. |
| culvert |
a man-made channel for drainage or the like that passes under a street or other thoroughfare. |
| differentiate |
to distinguish between or among. |
| discredit |
to harm the reputation of. |
| epithet |
a word or phrase attached to, or used in place of, a given name. |
| exhort |
to advise, urge, or incite with great seriousness. |
| impeach |
to accuse a person in public office of wrong or improper conduct. |
| occult |
of, pertaining to, or with the aid of the supernatural. |
| preoccupation |
the state of being completely engrossed or absorbed in thought. |
| recluse |
a person who lives in voluntary isolation from others. |
| resilient |
able to withstand and recover quickly from difficulty, sickness, or the like. |
| savory1 |
having a pleasant taste or smell; appetizing. |
| tertiary |
third in order, rank, importance, degree, or the like. |
| unspoken |
assumed without being expressed or spoken; implied. |