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Rhetoric
the art or study of using language effectively and persuasively; over-elaborate language
Dogmatic
characterized by an authoritative, often arrogant, assertion of opinions or beliefs
Philippic
a verbal denunciation characterized by harsh, insulting language; a tirade
Pandemic
widespread; general
Idyllic
charming in a rustic way; naturally peaceful
Cryptic
having an ambiguous or hidden meaning
Choleric
hot-tempered; quick to anger
Peccadillo
a slight or trifling sin; a minor offense
Emphatic
forcibly expressive
Logistics
the management of the details of an operation
Circumspect
cautious; heedful of situations and potential consequences
Abstract
difficult to understand; impersonal; theoretical
Defunct
dead or inactive; having ceased to exist
Succinct
brief and to the point; concise and terse
Palpable
capable of being touched or felt
Accountable
expected to answer for one's actions; responsible, liable, answerable
Ostensible
appearing as such; offered as genuine or real
Pliable
receptive to change; easily persuaded or controlled; easily bent or twisted
Adroit
skillful; deft
Bauble
a small, inexpensive trinket
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