| allusion |
an indirect reference to or mention of something. |
| aseptic |
free of bacteria or germs that cause disease or decay. |
| askew |
not straight; crooked. |
| clemency |
the inclination to be merciful or forgiving; leniency. |
| decadence |
a decline into immorality; loss of moral values. |
| detonate |
to explode or cause to explode. |
| fiasco |
an utter and shameful failure. |
| foretaste |
a partial, advance experience or realization of something that will come or happen in the future. |
| histrionic |
done in a theatrical, emotional, or affected manner; overly dramatic. |
| invocation |
the act or process of calling out to a god, muse, or the like, for help, support, or inspiration. |
| ravenous |
very hungry; starved. |
| repercussion |
(usually plural) a result or effect of an action or event, often occurring indirectly or unexpectedly. |
| sprightly |
lively, spirited, or energetic. |
| tantamount |
equal to or the same as; equivalent. |
| untimely |
not occurring at a convenient or appropriate time; poorly timed. |