analogy |
similarity or correspondence between two otherwise dissimilar things. |
departure |
the act or an occasion of leaving or going away. |
expressive |
full of feeling or meaning. |
garland |
a wreath, chain, or string worn for celebration or decoration. Garlands are made of flowers, leaves, or vines. |
impertinent |
rude or too bold. |
literate |
able to read and write. |
loiter |
to stand around idly. |
negate |
to render ineffective or invalid; nullify. |
paradigm |
an example, model, pattern, or the like. |
preferential |
giving advantage to one over others. |
psychic |
of, caused by, or pertaining to nonphysical, spiritual, or supernatural processes or influences. |
safeguard |
a person, thing, or action that gives protection; a way of making sure that something is safe. |
scandal |
a reported behavior or event that is illegal or considered morally wrong and which causes strongly negative public reaction. |
setback |
something that happens that slows, stops, or reverses progress that is being made. |
waver1 |
to move back and forth in a fluttering motion; sway. |