| allusion |
an indirect reference to or mention of something. |
| bogus |
not authentic; counterfeit. |
| capitulate |
to surrender or acquiesce. |
| crossfire |
a volley of projectiles, especially gunfire, directed at some central point from two separated positions. |
| gaffe |
a crude social error; blunder; faux pas. |
| ignominy |
the condition of being in disgrace or dishonor; humiliation. |
| mollify |
to ease or soothe the anger or emotion of; make calmer; appease. |
| orator |
a person who delivers a public speech, or one skilled at formal public speaking. |
| outmoded |
no longer in keeping with current standards or practices; obsolete. |
| provincial |
limited in outlook; narrow-minded. |
| roster |
a list of names of individuals or groups belonging to or participating in an organization, class, military or police unit, or the like. |
| scanty |
barely adequate; meager. |
| serendipity |
lucky coincidence or accidental discovery of something pleasant or valuable. |
| undercut |
to act so as to lessen the effectiveness or influence of; undermine or thwart. |
| wasteland |
land where there are no living things or where nothing will grow. |