Paraphrase
To restate, put what someone else has expressed into different words.
Ostensible
Apparent, appearing or seeming to be true, professed or declared as true without being demonstrated or proved.
Digress
To wander, stray from the point, ramble, deviate, go off in another direction.
Uncanny
Eerie, strange, weird, mysterious.
Candor
Frankness, openness, sincere expression.
Morose
Gloomy, moody, glum, grumpy, ill-tempered, depressed.
Adept
Skilled, handy, clever.
Saturated
Soaked, thoroughly wet, full of moisture.
Pragmatic
Practical, having to do with actual practice, concerned with everyday affairs as opposed to theory or speculation.
Congenial
Sympathetic, agreeable, compatible, kindred, harmonious, having the same taste, nature, or temperament.
Capricious
Unpredictable, tending to change abruptly for no apparent or logical reason.
Blatant
Noisy, disagreeably or offensively loud, boisterous, clamorous.
Obligatory
Required, necessary, binding, mandatory.
Negligible
Unimportant, trifling, of little consequence.
Adamant
Unyielding, immovable, inflexible, refusing to give in, unshakable, unrelenting, implacable.
Sporadic
Occasional, infrequent, irregular, not constant, happening from time to time, occurring in a scattered or random way.
Vanguard
The forefront of an action or movement, leading position or persons in a movement.
Concur
To agree, be in accord with, unite in opinion.
Precociousness
Early development or maturity, especially in mental ability.
Aloof
Apart, at a distance, removed, withdrawn, not wishing to speak or associate with others.
Creed
Belief, professed faith or opinion, especially a system of religious belief. Synonyms include doctrine and dogma.
Tawdry
Cheap and showy, gaudy, garish, sleazy.
Peevish
Irritable, cross, complaining, fretful, ill-humored and impatient, difficult to please.
Arduous
Very diffcult, hard to achieve or accomplish, requiring great effort.
Personable
Attractive, pleasing in appearance, handsome, comely, fair, presentable.
Resolute
Firmly determined or settled, resolved, having a set opinion or purpose, steadfast, unwavering, persevering.
Supposition
An assumption, theory, hypothesis.
Arbitrary
Unreasoned, based on personal feelings or preferences rather than on reason, logic, or law.
Monotonous
Lacking variety, tediously uniform, unvarying and dull.
Legacy
Something handed down from the past, an inheritance.
Manifold
Numerous and varied, consisting of many kinds, containing many elements, features, or characteristics.
Pliant
Bending easily, flexible, adaptable, workable.
Retort
A quick reply, especially one that is cutting or witty.
Obstinate
Stubborn, inflexible, unwilling to give in or compromise, not yielding to argument or persuasion.
Lacerate
To tear, cut roughly, rend, mangle.
Omnipotent
All-powerful, almighty, having unlimited power or authority.
Unscrupulous
Untrustworthy, dishonorable, deceitful, corrupt, lacking integrity or moral principles.
Renaissance
A revival, rebirth, resurgence, renewal of life or vigor.
Genesis
A coming into being, beginning, origin, birth, creation.
Warrant
To justify, give good reason for, authorize, sanction.
Cantankerous
Difficult to deal with, disagreeable, argumentative, quick to quarrel or to exhibit ill will.
Flippant
Disrespectful in a frivolous way, treating something serious in a trivial manner.
Subjugate
To conquer, defeat, vanquish, overwhelm completely, bring under rigid control, make submissive, dominate, enslave.
Wry
Twisted, crooked, lopsided, askew, distorted in an odd, amusing way.
Urbane
Polished, sophisticated, suave, cosmopolitan.
Jargon
Specialized and often pretentious language; speech or writing that is highly technical and difficult to understand.
Prudent
Cautious, careful, planning wisely, exercising sound judgment in practical matters.
Inviolable
Secure, safe from assault, infringement, or destruction, sacred, untouchable, unassailable, incorruptible.
Commodious
Spacious, having plenty of room, comfortably convenient.
Proximity
Nearness, closeness, the state of being in the vicinity of something.