| 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. |
| bromide |
a bland or trite remark or idea. |
| conformist |
one who tends to act in accordance or compliance with established standards or norms. |
| connotation |
a secondary meaning or implication of a word or expression, in addition to its primary meaning. |
| dole |
to deal out or distribute (food, money, or the like) in small amounts to needy people (usually followed by "out"). |
| galvanize |
to stimulate into awareness or activity. |
| harmonious |
characterized by agreement or accord. |
| innate |
belonging to or existing in someone or some organism from the time of birth; inborn. |
| mannerism |
a distinctive and habitual behavioral characteristic. |
| misnomer |
an incorrect or inappropriate name. |
| quintessence |
that which most perfectly describes or typifies something; essence. |
| rebuff |
to reject, repel, block, or set back. |
| sedentary |
involving or characterized by sitting or little physical activity. |
| tenable |
able to be upheld, affirmed, supported, or defended; logical. |
| unimpressive |
lacking notable qualities; unremarkable; not impressive. |