| allusion |
an indirect reference to or mention of something. |
| carnal |
of or pertaining to the flesh or body, especially sexual appetites and activities. |
| condescension |
patronizing, arrogant behavior or attitude. |
| conformist |
one who tends to act in accordance or compliance with established standards or norms. |
| constraint |
a state of confinement or restraint. |
| diffidence |
reticence; shyness. |
| dilapidated |
fallen into ruin or decay. |
| elongate |
to make longer; lengthen. |
| imperil |
to put at risk; endanger. |
| ingest |
to take in to the body through the mouth. |
| lethal |
intended to cause or capable of causing death or extreme harm; deadly. |
| oracular |
of, like, pertaining to, of having the nature of divine wisdom; prophetic; wise. |
| petulant |
showing or inclined to show sudden or unreasonable irritation, impatience, or ill temper; peevish or sulky. |
| transitory |
lasting for only a short time; brief. |
| unqualified |
lacking the appropriate knowledge or qualifications. |