| abstraction |
the act of removing or separating. |
| allay |
to quiet or lay to rest (fears, doubts, and the like). |
| allusion |
an indirect reference to or mention of something. |
| decadence |
a decline into immorality; loss of moral values. |
| disconsolate |
hopelessly unhappy; dejected. |
| gaseous |
in the form of or resembling a gas. |
| inscrutable |
impossible to comprehend or interpret; mysterious. |
| nonchalance |
cool confidence and unconcern; casual indifference. |
| provincial |
limited in outlook; narrow-minded. |
| prudent |
showing good judgment and caution; sensible. |
| regale |
to entertain or delight, as with humorous tales. |
| resilience |
the ability to resume shape after being pressed or stretched. |
| saturate |
to fill or soak completely. |
| slacken |
to decrease activity, strength, speed, intensity, or the like. |
| trenchant |
incisive or penetrating, as perception or wit. |