| 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. |
| connote |
to suggest or imply (meanings or associations) in addition to the literal meaning. |
| disparate |
essentially different and distinct. |
| figment |
something imaginary or invented. |
| grapple |
to grasp, twist, or wrestle in close combat. |
| grassroots |
originating with or operating among the common people. |
| indictment |
the act of being formally accused of a crime by a grand jury, or the condition of being formally accused of a crime by a grand jury. |
| philosophy |
the study of the nature of life, truth, knowledge, and other important human matters, |
| prelude |
an introductory event or act; preface; preliminary. |
| problematic |
presenting difficulties or causing doubt; questionable. |
| punctilious |
strictly adhering to etiquette or formalities. |
| retention |
the act or process of maintaining the possession or use of. |
| scrimmage |
a vigorous struggle; scuffle. |
| sensual |
related to or providing pleasure from the ways humans perceive stimuli, such as through touch, taste, or smell. |
| wrest |
to take away with, or as if with, a twist or pull. |