| allusion |
an indirect reference to or mention of something. |
| confection |
a sweetened candy or fruit. |
| dexterity |
grace and easy quickness in using the hands or body; skill. |
| equivocate |
to express oneself ambiguously, often to avoid giving a direct answer or to deceive. |
| fanaticism |
excessive or unreasonable enthusiasm or support for something. |
| gusto |
vigorous or hearty enjoyment or appreciation. |
| imperturbable |
not easily excited or disturbed; calm. |
| incipient |
starting to exist or become apparent; in an early stage of development. |
| outmoded |
no longer in keeping with current standards or practices; obsolete. |
| pragmatic |
concerned with actual causes and effects rather than abstract theories or ideas; practical. |
| progression |
the act of moving forward or onward. |
| rancorous |
feeling or showing bitter resentment; hateful. |
| scanty |
barely adequate; meager. |
| submissive |
inclined or obliged to submit; unresisting; obedient; docile. |
| untainted |
not contaminated or polluted. |