allure |
to attract strongly by appealing to people's inner wishes; tempt. |
amalgamation |
the act, process, or result of combining two or more, often disparate, things. |
comparative |
measured or estimated by comparison; relative. |
excoriate |
to denounce or criticize severely. |
fledgling |
a young bird that has just grown flight feathers or learned to fly. |
gusto |
vigorous or hearty enjoyment or appreciation. |
iota |
an extremely small amount. |
judicious |
characterized by or using sound judgment; wise; prudent. |
proletariat |
the working class, especially those who lack capital and must sell their usually unskilled labor in order to survive. |
pseudonym |
a false name adopted by someone, especially an author, to conceal his or her identity; pen name. |
raiment |
clothing; dress; apparel. |
requisite |
required or essential. |
resolute |
having or showing firmness, determination, or resolve. |
sardonic |
bitterly mocking; derisive; scornful. |
untainted |
not contaminated or polluted. |