| articulate |
able to speak or express oneself in a clear way. |
| digression |
the act or result of straying from the main topic. |
| ennui |
a general feeling of boredom and dissatisfaction, especially with all aspects of life. |
| impasse |
a situation that allows no escape or solution; stalemate. |
| imperturbable |
not easily excited or disturbed; calm. |
| incipient |
starting to exist or become apparent; in an early stage of development. |
| infringe |
to cross established limits; encroach; trespass (usually followed by "on" or "upon"). |
| liberality |
an attitude of tolerance and respect for individual differences. |
| pacifist |
one who opposes war and refuses to practice or acknowledge violence as a way of settling disputes or resisting aggression. |
| partake |
to take part; participate (usually followed by "in"). |
| primacy |
the state of being first, earliest, most essential, or most important. |
| referendum |
the submission of a legislative measure to a vote by the general public, or the vote thus taken. |
| ruffian |
one who is tough and violent; bully; thug. |
| stupor |
a state of unconsciousness, insensibility, or torpor. |
| transgression |
the act or an instance of violating a law, religious commandment, or the like; sin; crime; trespass. |