| counterpoint |
a method of composing or arranging music in which diverse but harmonious melodies are played at the same time. |
| demean1 |
to lower in esteem, stature, or dignity; degrade. |
| foreshadow |
to signal or indicate beforehand; presage; prefigure. |
| incendiary |
causing or having the potential to cause a fire. |
| indict |
to formally accuse (someone) of a crime in a court of law after studying evidence. |
| induce |
to persuade or influence, as to a course of action. |
| partake |
to take part; participate (usually followed by "in"). |
| pellucid |
extremely clear in meaning. |
| retrospect |
reflection on the past or on past events or achievements. |
| self-determination |
the ability or freedom of a people to decide their own form of government. |
| spellbind |
to hold fascinated, as by magicl; enchant. |
| tactile |
of, having, or pertaining to the sense of touch. |
| vehement |
intensely emotional; impassioned; heated. |
| veneer |
a superficial outward appearance or show. |
| vivacious |
full of life and spirit; animated. |