| allegory |
in art or literature, the use of concrete characters, events, or things, to represent abstract qualities or ideas, often to make a point about good and evil. |
| disparage |
to depreciate or belittle, especially in speech. |
| imperil |
to put at risk; endanger. |
| incur |
to become liable for or bring upon oneself (usually some unwanted or harmful consequence). |
| lechery |
excessive or vulgar interest in sex; prurience. |
| litigious |
inclined to bring lawsuits. |
| nullify |
to cause to have no value or consequence. |
| odium |
hatred, strong dislike, or repugnance. |
| rediscover |
to begin experiencing again; find again; regain. |
| refute |
to demonstrate the falseness or error of; disprove. |
| sprightly |
lively, spirited, or energetic. |
| stipend |
any periodic payment of money, such as a salary or allowance. |
| tenable |
able to be upheld, affirmed, supported, or defended; logical. |
| veer |
to change direction; turn quickly. |
| veneer |
a superficial outward appearance or show. |