| affinity |
a strong sense of liking; a natural attraction or sympathy. |
| allude |
to mention (usually followed by "to"). |
| 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. |
| counterpoint |
a method of composing or arranging music in which diverse but harmonious melodies are played at the same time. |
| dextrous |
variant of dexterous. |
| discordant |
in conflict or disagreement. |
| habituate |
to make accustomed to. |
| intemperance |
lack of restraint in the indulgence of an appetite, especially the consumption of alcohol. |
| manipulate |
to handle or operate skillfully with the hands. |
| nostalgia |
a longing for the past. |
| paradox |
a statement that contradicts or seems to contradict itself, yet often expresses a truth, such as "Less is more". |
| propensity |
a natural or inborn tendency, aptitude, or preference (often followed by an infinitive or "for"). |
| recession1 |
a period of reduced or declining economic activity. |
| slake |
to satisfy or relieve (thirst, appetite, lust, or the like) by decreasing the strength or intensity of. |
| squalid |
dirty or foul, as from neglect. |