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periodic sentence
presents the main clause at the end of the sentence for emphasis
parallelism
a literary technique that relies on the use of the same syntactical structures
extrapolate
to infer (an unknown) from something that is known; conjecture.
explicit
fully and clearly expressed or demonstrated; leaving nothing merely implied; unequivocal:
implicit
implied, rather than expressly stated
paradox
a seeming contradiction that in fact reveals some truth
nuance
a subtle difference or distinction in expression, meaning, response, etc.
antithesis
an opposition or contrast of ideas that is often expressed in balanced phrases or clauses
allusion
a reference, usually oblique or, to another thing, idea, or person
ambiguity
uncertain or indefinite; subject to more than one interpretation
aberration
a state or condition markedly different from the norm
acquiesce
agree or express agreement
extol
praise, glorify, or honor
impudent
improperly forward or bold; disrespectful; impertinent
inveterate
habitual
modicum
a small or moderate or token amount
obsequious
attempting to win favor from influential people by flattery; often for purely self-interested reasons; excessively submissive
pedantic
marked by a narrow focus on or display of learning; bookish
salient
conspicuous, prominent, or important
superfluous
more than is needed, desired, or required
acquit
perform one's part; conduct oneself
cosign
give, transfer, or deliver, as if by signing over; hand-over; commit
effrontery
shameless boldness; insolence; gall; temerity; nerve; chutzpah
excruciating
causing great pain or anguish; agonizing; unbearably painful
scrutinize
examine very closely; inspect; vet
oblivious
(usually followed by of) forgetful; unmindful; not aware; unwitting
unruffled
not upset or agitated; calm; cool; unflustered; imperturbable; collected
residual
remaining after a part is used or taken
sweltering
oppressively hot; torrid; sultry
unwieldy
hard to wield (handle) because of size or weight; unmanageable; bulky; cumbersome