| adage |
an old familiar saying that shows the wisdom of a group of people; proverb. |
| adversary |
a person, group, or thing that is against another; opponent; enemy. |
| allusion |
an indirect reference to or mention of something. |
| ambivalent |
of feelings and emotions, conflicting; pulling in opposite directions. |
| bland |
without interest, spirit, or excitement; dull; indifferent. |
| composite |
made up of several parts. |
| equanimity |
the quality of remaining calm, serene, or unruffled, especially under stress; composure. |
| menagerie |
a collection of usually wild or exotic animals, or the place where they are exhibited. |
| oblivion |
the state or condition of being entirely forgotten. |
| ominous |
giving a sign of future evil or trouble. |
| pertinent |
having to do with or connected to a subject; relevant. |
| pretext |
a false reason or claim put forward to mask one's true motive or aim. |
| pundit |
an authoritative, or purportedly authoritative, commentator or critic. |
| ribald |
characterized by or using rude, coarse, or vulgar language or humor. |
| subsidy |
direct financial assistance provided by the government to a business, industry, educational institution, individual, or the like. |