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speculate.
form a theory or conjecture about a subject without firm evidence.
impartial
treating all rivals or disputants equally; fair and just. "independent and impartial advice"
circumvents
find a way around (an obstacle). "if you come to an obstruction in a road you can seek to circumvent it"
eclipses
an obscuring of the light from one celestial body by the passage of another between it and the observer or between it and its source of illumination. "an eclipse of the sun"
discernible
able to be discerned; perceptible. "the scandal had no discernible effect on his career"
inconclusive
not leading to a firm conclusion; not ending doubt or dispute. "the medical evidence is inconclusive"
unbiased
showing no prejudice for or against something; impartial.
sychronization
the operation or activity of two or more things at the same time or rate. "lack of synchronization between the dancers made it look clumsy"
hibernation
the condition or period of an animal or plant spending the winter in a dormant state.
repudieates
refuse to accept or be associated with.
foretells
predict (the future or a future event). "a seer had foretold that she would assume the throne"
recants
say that one no longer holds an opinion or belief, especially one considered heretical.
nonetheless
in spite of that; nevertheless.
moreover
as a further matter; besides.
skeptical
not easily convinced; having doubts or reservations.
disconcerting
causing one to feel unsettled.
imperceptible
impossible to perceive or notice.
substanitial
of considerable importance, size, or worth. "a substantial amount of cash"
beneficially
in a favorable or advantageous way; so as to have a good effect.
interjected
say (something) abruptly, especially as an aside or interruption. "she interjected the odd question here and there"
prescribed
recommend (a substance or action) as something beneficial.
prevail
prove more powerful than opposing forces; be victorious.
succumb
fail to resist pressure, temptation, or some other negative force. "he has become the latest to succumb to the strain"
diverge
(of a road, route, or line) separate from another route, especially a main one, and go in a different direction.
innocuous
not harmful or offensive.
novel
new or unusual in an interesting way.
impractical
(of an object or course of action) not adapted for use or action; not sensible or realistic.
unobtrusive
not standing out or attracting attention.
peripheral
relating to or situated on the edge or limits of something.
renounce
reject and stop using or consuming.
catastrophic
involving or causing sudden great damage or suffering.
elusive
difficult to find, catch, or achieve.
abrupt
sudden and unexpected.
imminent
about to happen.
predetermined
established or decided in advance.
latent
(of a quality or state) existing but not yet developed or manifest; hidden or concealed.
replicable
able to be copied or reproduced exactly.
waive
refrain from insisting on or using (a right or claim).
refute
prove (a statement or theory) to be wrong or false; disprove.
overshadowed
tower above and cast a shadow over.
disorienting
causing a feeling of confusion.
tenuous
very weak or slight.
nuanced
characterized by subtle shades of meaning or expression.
characterization
a description of the distinctive nature or features of someone or something.
commercialization
the process of managing or running something principally for financial gain.
collaborative
produced or conducted by two or more parties working together.
resilient
(of a person or animal) able to withstand or recover quickly from difficult conditions.
inadequate
lacking the quality or quantity required; insufficient for a purpose.
dynamic
(of a process or system) characterized by constant change, activity, or progress.
invalidate
deprive because of contravention of a regulation or law.
predatory
to make invalid especially : to weaken or destroy the cogency of
obscure
not discovered or known about; uncertain.
inexplicable
unable to be explained or accounted for.
mystifying
utterly bewildering or puzzling.
infrequent
not occurring often; rare.
ensured
make certain that (something) shall occur or be the case.
implement
a tool, utensil, or other piece of equipment, especially as used for a particular purpose.
presume
suppose that something is the case on the basis of probability.
mimic
imitate (someone or their actions or words), especially in order to entertain or ridicule.
grapple
engage in a close fight or struggle without weapons; wrestle.
indecipherable
not able to be read or understood.
ornamental
serving or intended as an ornament; decorative.
obscure
not discovered or known about; uncertain. "his origins and parentage are obscure"
intricate
very complicated or detailed.
contrived
created or arranged in a way that seems artificial and unrealistic.
interchangeable
apparently identical; very similar.
paucity
small or insufficient quantities or amounts; scarcity.
verisimilitude
the appearance of being true or real.
quarrel
a heated argument or disagreement,
convey
make (an idea, impression, or feeling) known or understandable to someone.
depict
show or represent by a drawing, painting, or other art form.
beneficially
in a favorable or advantageous way; so as to have a good effect.
perceive
become aware or conscious of (something); come to realize or understand.
ambivalence
the state of having mixed feelings or contradictory ideas about something or someone.
renunciation
the formal rejection of something, typically a belief, claim, or course of action.
nevertheless
in spite of that; notwithstanding; all the same.
evaluate
form an idea of the amount, number, or value of; assess.
reveal
make (previously unknown or secret information) known to others.
consequently
as a result.
regardless
without paying attention to the present situation; despite the prevailing circumstances.
irregardless
without paying attention to the present situation; despite the prevailing circumstances.
conceptualize
form a concept or idea of (something).
neglect
fail to care for properly.
infallible
incapable of making mistakes or being wrong.
atypical
Not normal. Describes a state, condition, or behavior that is unusual or different from what is considered normal.
lucrative
producing a great deal of profit.
tedious
too long, slow, or dull; tiresome or monotonous.
validated
demonstrate or support the truth or value of.
proponent
a person who supports a theory, proposal, or project.
annotate
add notes to (a text or diagram) giving explanation or comment.
buttress
a projecting support of stone or brick built against a wall.
reciprocate
respond to (a gesture or action) by making a corresponding one.
disengage
separate or release (someone or something) from something to which they are attached or connected.
indeed
used to introduce a further and stronger or more surprising point.
proponent/advocate
One who argues in support of something
beneficiary
one who benefits from something; a person who is left money or other property in a will or the like
advance
to move forward / can be used like "make a claim"
assert
(v.) to declare or state as truth, maintain or defend, put forward forcefully
conjecture
an opinion or conclusion formed on the basis of incomplete information
posit
to put forth; assert