| allusion |
an indirect reference to or mention of something. |
| antecedent |
an event, circumstance, or thing coming before another. |
| bower1 |
a pleasant, secluded alcove or shelter created by leafy trees or shrubbery. |
| disconcert |
to upset the calm or self-assurance of; ruffle. |
| flippant |
disrespectful or indifferent to someone or something worthy of respect; shallowly humorous. |
| incur |
to become liable for or bring upon oneself (usually some unwanted or harmful consequence). |
| ire |
anger or wrath. |
| nuance |
a subtle quality or difference in tone, meaning, color, or the like; shade. |
| phenomenal |
amazing or extraordinary. |
| prophetic |
foretelling or revealing the future. |
| replete |
well-supplied; full (usually followed by "with"). |
| tirade |
a long, forceful, or angry speech, often critical or denunciatory in nature; harangue. |
| troublesome |
causing anxiety, worry, or bother. |
| vanquish |
to subdue or defeat by or as if by greater force; conquer; overcome. |
| whimsy |
an odd, fanciful, or capricious notion, or such notions collectively. |