| allusion |
an indirect reference to or mention of something. |
| arbitration |
the consideration and decision of an issue or dispute by someone who has the official authority to decide such matters. |
| bromide |
a bland or trite remark or idea. |
| composite |
made up of several parts. |
| inimical |
having or tending to have a bad effect; harmful or adverse. |
| intone |
to recite in musical or lengthened tones, especially in a monotone; chant. |
| mediocre |
of average to poor quality; ordinary. |
| onerous |
unwanted, unpleasant, and burdensome. |
| parley |
a discussion, especially between opponents or enemies, as to establish terms of truce. |
| pliable |
easily bent; flexible; malleable. |
| servile |
very submissive to another's authority; slavish. |
| sobriety |
abstinence from alcohol; temperance. |
| sultry |
uncomfortably hot and humid. |
| utilitarian |
of, concerning, or aiming at usefulness. |
| vestige |
a visible trace or sign of something no longer present or existing. |