| 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. |
| apportion |
to assign, adjust, or distribute parts so as to maintain the proper proportion; allot. |
| backlash |
a strong reaction against some prior development, especially political or social change. |
| cogent |
convincing, or compelling by virtue of a strong argument or clear presentation. |
| disparate |
essentially different and distinct. |
| drivel |
foolish or silly speech or ideas. |
| fidelity |
loyalty or faithfulness to obligations, promises, or those to whom one has made a commitment. |
| leaven |
to produce fermentation in (dough or batter), consequently causing the dough or batter to rise in the process of baking. |
| precipitous |
very steep or sudden; rising or dropping abruptly. |
| propound |
to propose or set forth for consideration. |
| seedy |
unkempt or shabby. |
| synoptic |
forming a summary or overview. |
| tirade |
a long, forceful, or angry speech, often critical or denunciatory in nature; harangue. |
| underrate |
to value or appreciate insufficiently; underestimate. |
| unguided |
without someone to lead or escort. |