| abasement |
the act of bringing down or the state of being brought down in rank, status, or reputation. |
| abject |
of the lowest or most wretched kind. |
| allusion |
an indirect reference to or mention of something. |
| bawdy |
coarsely or indecently humorous; risqué. |
| belligerence |
a very aggressive or hostile attitude; warlike nature. |
| discretion |
the freedom or authority to use one's own judgment. |
| ebullient |
highly enthusiastic, happily excited, or spirited. |
| encumbrance |
something or someone that hinders or burdens; impediment. |
| equilibrium |
a state of balance between two or more forces. |
| penurious |
extremely needy or poor; poverty-stricken. |
| reciprocity |
a mutual interchange of privileges or favors between two nations, groups, or institutions. |
| reparation |
the act or process of making amends for wrongdoing or injury. |
| short-term |
covering, lasting, or completed in a short period. |
| supersede |
to take over the position or influence of; replace. |
| urbane |
refined in manner; polished; elegant. |