allure |
to attract strongly by appealing to people's inner wishes; tempt. |
ashen1 |
of the color of ashes; very pale. |
compulsion |
coercion or constraint; act of using force to bring about another's action. |
conjecture |
the making of a guess or inference, especially with little evidence. |
figurative |
not meant to be interpreted in a literal way; metaphorical. |
grandiose |
pretentious or pompous. |
hallow |
to respect or honor highly; venerate. |
inclusive |
comprising or covering a great deal; comprehensive. |
infatuate |
to cause a foolish and irrational passion or attachment in (someone). |
liability |
the condition of or potential for being held responsible. |
lustrous |
shining; glossy; bright. |
malediction |
the expression of a wish that evil or harm come to someone; curse. |
scanty |
barely adequate; meager. |
skeptical |
having or showing doubt; questioning. |
veracity |
conformance to fact; accuracy; truth. |