| cistern |
a tank or other receptacle for catching and storing water, especially rainwater. |
| denunciation |
the act of verbally condemning or attacking. |
| discreet |
reserved and judicious, especially in talking about or otherwise revealing confidential matters; circumspect. |
| dormer |
a window set vertically into a projecting structure on a sloping roof. |
| exemplify |
to serve as an illustration of. |
| frond |
a long leaf with many small divisions. Ferns and palm trees have fronds. |
| innuendo |
an indirect and usually derogatory hint, allusion, or insinuation. |
| ire |
anger or wrath. |
| lampoon |
an attack through ridicule, as in an essay, cartoon, or comedy; satire. |
| misrepresent |
to identify or describe in a misleading way. |
| outmoded |
no longer in keeping with current standards or practices; obsolete. |
| pert |
impudent or saucy. |
| plurality |
the largest proportion of votes in an election, especially when it is less than half the total, or the margin of votes separating the victor from the person who came second. |
| proxy |
a person who is authorized to act for or on behalf of another, especially as a voter; substitute. |
| wheedle |
to try to persuade or influence by coaxing or flattery; cajole. |