| axiom |
an obvious or generally accepted principle. |
| belligerence |
a very aggressive or hostile attitude; warlike nature. |
| bevy |
a group of birds or other animals, especially quail or larks. |
| defile1 |
to make unclean, foul, or filthy. |
| elixir |
a sweetened, aromatic solution of alcohol and water used as a vehicle for medicines. |
| finicky |
exceptionally fussy or hard to satisfy. |
| overture |
an opening move to begin something. |
| portly |
rather fat; stout. |
| precept |
a basic rule, principle, or directive that guides action, moral conduct, or thought. |
| presage |
to be a sign or warning of; portend or foretell. |
| presumptuous |
excessively bold or forward. |
| quorum |
the number of members that an organization's rules require to attend a meeting in order for voting or other business to take place. |
| singularity |
an unusual trait or quality. |
| stoic |
showing little or no reaction to painful or pleasant experiences; unmoved; impassive. |