| abrade |
to rub away by friction; erode. |
| accolade |
an expression or mark of approval; honor; award. |
| 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. |
| auspicious |
likely to be followed by favorable events. |
| conclusive |
serving to reach a final answer or decision, or to settle. |
| effigy |
a likeness of a person, usually sculpted, as on a tomb. |
| ennui |
a general feeling of boredom and dissatisfaction, especially with all aspects of life. |
| idolatry |
unquestioning or excessive devotion or adoration. |
| incorrigible |
incapable of being controlled or influenced for the better. |
| laud |
to praise. |
| regurgitate |
to surge or pour back or out, especially from of a place of containment, as gases, liquids, or undigested food. |
| sagacity |
the quality of having keen judgment and common sense; wisdom. |
| sojourn |
to live for a short time in a place; stay temporarily. |
| volition |
the act of willing, deciding, or choosing. |
| whimsy |
an odd, fanciful, or capricious notion, or such notions collectively. |