| allegory |
in art or literature, the use of concrete characters, events, or things, to represent abstract qualities or ideas, often to make a point about good and evil. |
| bulwark |
a wall or wall-like structure, often made of earth and used for defense; rampart. |
| cogitate |
to think over something carefully or at length. |
| diffident |
unsure of oneself; shy; demure. |
| eventuality |
something that might happen; contingent occurrence. |
| flippant |
disrespectful or indifferent to someone or something worthy of respect; shallowly humorous. |
| gibberish |
written or spoken words that are unintelligible, needlessly obscure, or without coherent meaning. |
| illicit |
not permitted by custom or law; illegitimate. |
| interlude |
a pause, space, or event that intervenes; interval. |
| moot |
not clearly settled; arguable; debatable. |
| poseur |
one who adopts an affected attitude or manner in order to impress others. |
| possessive |
having a strong desire to own and keep things. |
| refractory |
obstinately disobedient; difficult to control, as a child or animal. |
| universality |
the quality, character, or condition of being universal. |
| unqualified |
lacking the appropriate knowledge or qualifications. |