| adulation |
extreme or excessive praise. |
| 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. |
| backlash |
a strong reaction against some prior development, especially political or social change. |
| benevolent |
desiring to do good for others; generous. |
| bifurcation |
the act or result of dividing into two branches, or the state of being so divided. |
| chasm |
a deep crack in the earth's surface. |
| concoct |
to make by putting together a number of parts or ingredients. |
| faddish |
relating to or having the nature of a passing fashion or craze. |
| gusto |
vigorous or hearty enjoyment or appreciation. |
| savory1 |
having a pleasant taste or smell; appetizing. |
| simile |
a figure of speech in which two different things are compared by using the words "like" or "as." "March comes in like a lion and goes out like a lamb" is an example of a simile. |
| stalemate |
any situation in which a further action, offer, or the like is impossible or unlikely; deadlock. |
| vanquish |
to subdue or defeat by or as if by greater force; conquer; overcome. |
| waif |
a child without a home or friends. |
| wanton |
lacking restraint in the pursuit of sexual pleasure. |