| allusion |
an indirect reference to or mention of something. |
| arrogance |
the condition or quality of being arrogant; having too much pride or belief in one's superiority. |
| backfire |
to have results that are the opposite of what one wanted. |
| conjecture |
the making of a guess or inference, especially with little evidence. |
| deference |
respect for and submission to the desires, opinions, or judgments of another. |
| delineate |
to describe or portray in precise or vivid detail. |
| disparate |
essentially different and distinct. |
| fraught |
accompanied by; full of, usually something bad or unpleasant. |
| ignominy |
the condition of being in disgrace or dishonor; humiliation. |
| indiscretion |
lack of judgment, prudence, or restraint, especially in regard to the rights or feelings of other people. |
| modulate |
to vary the loudness, pitch, intensity, or tone of; especially soften or tone down. |
| reminiscent |
having qualities or characteristics that remind one of someone or something (usually followed by "of"). |
| sedentary |
involving or characterized by sitting or little physical activity. |
| stricture |
that which restricts or constrains. |
| totality |
the state or quality of being total. |