| allusion |
an indirect reference to or mention of something. |
| centennial |
having to do with a one hundredth anniversary. |
| clique |
a small, often aggressively exclusive group of friends or associates. |
| dogmatic |
asserting beliefs and opinions as though they were proven facts. |
| filial |
of, concerning, or befitting a daughter or son. |
| gouge |
a cut or hole made with something sharp. |
| implicit |
implied rather than directly stated. |
| inclusive |
comprising or covering a great deal; comprehensive. |
| irrevocable |
impossible to take back, undo, or cancel. |
| necessitate |
to make unavoidable; require. |
| redeem |
to make up for; balance. |
| superficial |
of, pertaining to, or located on the surface. |
| tout |
to publicize flatteringly and boastfully. |
| tryst |
a meeting held at a specified time and place, especially a secret meeting of lovers; rendezvous. |
| vigil |
a watch or period of surveillance, especially one kept during normal sleeping hours. |