| abasement |
the act of bringing down or the state of being brought down in rank, status, or reputation. |
| acclamation |
enthusiastic applause; loud expression of approval. |
| 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. |
| climatic |
of or pertaining to the weather conditions most prevailing in a place. |
| depose |
to deprive of rank or office, especially from an important position such as that of king. |
| disinterest |
lack of bias or self-interest; impartiality. |
| figment |
something imaginary or invented. |
| laity |
the body of members of a religious group who are not part of the clergy. |
| longevity |
long life. |
| petite |
of a girl or woman, short and slender. |
| predilection |
an inclination to favor something; partiality or preference. |
| redundant |
unnecessarily repetitive. |
| serenity |
the condition or quality of being untroubled, peaceful, or tranquil. |
| throwback |
a reappearance of an outmoded procedure, system, or the like. |
| uncritical |
not making critical judgments or discriminations, especially those based on standards. |