| allusive |
abounding in or characterized by indirect references to culture, history, or other works of art, which are to be recognized or understood by the audience. |
| buxom |
of a woman, having a full figure and healthy appearance. |
| contagion |
the spreading of a disease by contact or close association. |
| inoffensive |
having no insulting or harmful qualities; innocuous. |
| interloper |
a person who intrudes in the affairs of others; meddler. |
| misdeed |
an unacceptable, evil, or illegal act. |
| monotone |
speech with little or no change in tone. |
| nemesis |
that which one cannot beat, conquer, or succeed at; cause or agent of one's often repeated downfall. |
| nonpartisan |
not influenced or determined by the policies or interests of a political party. |
| onslaught |
a forceful, often sudden, offensive maneuver; attack. |
| posit |
to propose or suggest as an account of something or as a contribution to an understanding of something. |
| solvent |
having enough funds to meet obligations. |
| succinct |
briefly but clearly stated; concise. |
| traverse |
to go over, along, or through; cover or cross. |
| upshot |
the most important issue, result, or conclusion. |