| affinity |
a strong sense of liking; a natural attraction or sympathy. |
| 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. |
| imperative |
very important; urgent. |
| incognito |
in disguise; under a false identity. |
| landlocked |
without any access to the sea. |
| languor |
lack of strength or energy; weakness or listlessness. |
| martinet |
a person who enforces very strict discipline, especially in the military. |
| microcosm |
a small, complete whole; tiny world. |
| modulate |
to vary the loudness, pitch, intensity, or tone of; especially soften or tone down. |
| monochromatic |
having or using only a single color or shades of one color. |
| provincial |
limited in outlook; narrow-minded. |
| retribution |
repayment for one's actions, especially punishment for evil. |
| sagacity |
the quality of having keen judgment and common sense; wisdom. |
| seemly |
in accord with decency and propriety; suitable; fitting; decorous. |
| stockpile |
a supply of items accumulated and maintained for future use. |