| 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. |
| ameliorate |
to make better; improve. |
| bolster |
to give support with a cushion or pillow. |
| deferential |
respectfully submissive to the desires, opinions, or judgments of others. |
| inconsistency |
an instance of contradiction or illogic. |
| indelible |
incapable of being removed or obliterated; permanent. |
| inexcusable |
unable to be justified; unpardonable. |
| inoffensive |
having no insulting or harmful qualities; innocuous. |
| ogle |
to look or stare at (someone) in a lustful or flirtatious manner. |
| peripheral |
related but not essential. |
| pollinate |
to move or carry pollen to a plant, causing the seeds to be fertilized. |
| realist |
a person who tends to see or present things as they actually are. |
| replenish |
to make complete or full again; refill. |
| savory1 |
having a pleasant taste or smell; appetizing. |
| waiver |
the intentional relinquishing of a right, claim, or privilege, or a suspension of an existing rule or policy. |