| allusive |
abounding in or characterized by indirect references to culture, history, or other works of art, which are to be recognized or understood by the audience. |
| counterpoint |
a method of composing or arranging music in which diverse but harmonious melodies are played at the same time. |
| duplicitous |
deceitful, treacherous, or double-dealing. |
| fractious |
inclined to be irritable and quarrelsome; cranky. |
| idealism |
the pursuit of or belief in noble ideals, principles, and values. |
| invariable |
not subject to change; consistently the same. |
| maturation |
the act or process of becoming fully grown or developed, in structure, behavior, or the like. |
| perfunctory |
done quickly and as a matter of routine; performed without care. |
| procure |
to get or get hold of by effort; obtain. |
| raiment |
clothing; dress; apparel. |
| sedition |
actions or speech intended or serving to create rebellion against a government. |
| solstice |
either of the two times in the year when the sun is furthest from the celestial equator, occurring in June and December. |
| soporific |
causing sleep or sleepiness. |
| spendthrift |
one who is extravagant or wasteful with money; squanderer. |
| therapeutic |
of, pertaining to, or capable of healing; curative. |