| allusion |
an indirect reference to or mention of something. |
| curtail |
to make shorter; cut off part of. |
| ephemeral |
lasting for only a short period. |
| mania |
an extreme desire or enthusiasm. |
| multifarious |
of or having a great variety of parts, forms, or kinds; many and varied. |
| obscene |
offensive and not decent. |
| perfunctory |
done quickly and as a matter of routine; performed without care. |
| peruse |
to read or examine attentively and in detail. |
| profundity |
that which involves great insight or intellectual depth. |
| retrospect |
reflection on the past or on past events or achievements. |
| shoddy |
of low quality; poorly made or carried out. |
| soporific |
causing sleep or sleepiness. |
| supercilious |
showing an arrogant disregard, as a look, manner, or person. |
| tryst |
a meeting held at a specified time and place, especially a secret meeting of lovers; rendezvous. |
| wanton |
lacking restraint in the pursuit of sexual pleasure. |