| allusion |
an indirect reference to or mention of something. |
| celibate |
abstaining from sexual relations, especially because of having taken a vow. |
| enumerate |
to name or list one by one. |
| erudition |
a high level of scholarly knowledge; learnedness. |
| humility |
the quality or state of being humble; modesty about one's status or accomplishments. |
| implausible |
hard to believe or credit. |
| incisive |
marked by clear, penetrating thought; sharp. |
| inglorious |
bringing shame or disgrace; shameful; dishonorable. |
| interloper |
a person who intrudes in the affairs of others; meddler. |
| mortify |
to subject (someone) to extreme embarrassment, shame, or humiliation. |
| pertain |
to relate to or have to do with something. |
| pertinacious |
tenacious in purpose, opinion, or the like; persevering. |
| preemptive |
of or relating to a strike or attack such as a bid in bridge or a military attack, made in anticipation of or to prevent an opposing strike. |
| tussle |
to fight or struggle roughly or energetically; scuffle. |
| untainted |
not contaminated or polluted. |