| allusion |
an indirect reference to or mention of something. |
| detachment |
a feeling or condition of being impartial or uninvolved. |
| exude |
to emit or give off from, or as if from, the pores of the skin. |
| gusto |
vigorous or hearty enjoyment or appreciation. |
| increment |
a rise or addition in number or value, often small. |
| inducement |
something used to persuade someone to a course of action; incentive. |
| inescapable |
unable to be avoided or ignored. |
| languish |
to lose strength or energy; weaken. |
| larceny |
the stealing of another's personal property; theft. |
| perceptual |
of, relating to, or involving perception. |
| quota |
the part or share of something that is due to a person or group. |
| ricochet |
to bounce or skip off a surface at an angle; rebound. |
| ruffian |
one who is tough and violent; bully; thug. |
| terse |
effectively brief and to the point; concise; pithy. |
| touchstone |
a test or standard by which to evaluate the worth of something. |