| allusion |
an indirect reference to or mention of something. |
| analogous |
similar or corresponding in some particular manner. |
| artifice |
a shrewd or clever trick. |
| conniption |
(informal) an outburst or fit of anger, hysteria, or the like. |
| decadent |
tending to indulge in sensual pleasures; hedonistic. |
| drivel |
foolish or silly speech or ideas. |
| insubordinate |
unwilling to respect or submit to authority; disobedient. |
| insuperable |
not able to be conquered or overcome. |
| mote |
a fine particle of dust; speck. |
| pall1 |
an atmosphere of gloom or despair. |
| piteous |
worthy of or inspiring great sympathy. |
| repress |
to restrain or prevent the expression of (feelings, utterances, or the like). |
| revoke |
to take back, cancel, or make no longer valid. |
| tenuous |
having little substance, support, or significance; flimsy; weak. |
| vituperate |
to condemn sharply; blame; berate. |