| allusion |
an indirect reference to or mention of something. |
| bivouac |
a temporary encampment, especially military, without protecting shelter. |
| cataract |
a large waterfall. |
| cozen |
to deceive or trick; swindle. |
| degeneration |
the process of decline or decay. |
| galvanize |
to stimulate into awareness or activity. |
| inexcusable |
unable to be justified; unpardonable. |
| infidel |
one who does not believe in or accept a religious faith, especially that of Christianity or Islam. |
| lechery |
excessive or vulgar interest in sex; prurience. |
| lithe |
characterized by light, graceful, flexible movements. |
| posterior |
located behind or toward the back of something. |
| repress |
to restrain or prevent the expression of (feelings, utterances, or the like). |
| respective |
of or belonging to each one. |
| ruffian |
one who is tough and violent; bully; thug. |
| vintage |
a class of objects produced during a certain era or year. |