| allusion |
an indirect reference to or mention of something. |
| altruism |
unselfish concern for the well-being of others. |
| clout |
(informal) influence or power to persuade. |
| dispassionate |
without strong feeling or bias; calm; impartial. |
| guise |
external appearance or semblance, especially if deceptive. |
| incisive |
marked by clear, penetrating thought; sharp. |
| intrusion |
the act of entering or thrusting oneself in when not invited or welcomed. |
| premonition |
an advance sign or warning; forewarning. |
| prosaic |
straightforward and plain; unimaginative; dull. |
| quip |
a short, humorous, clever, and often sarcastic utterance. |
| resurgent |
surging or rising once again; coming back. |
| squalor |
living conditions that are filthy, or the state of being dirty or foul. |
| tacit |
suggested, implied, or understood, without being expressed in words. |
| tincture |
an alcohol solution containing a medicinal substance. |
| turpitude |
moral baseness; depravity. |