| 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. |
| delude |
to cause to hold a false belief; mislead; deceive. |
| dissertation |
a formal and usually lengthy exposition in speech or writing, especially a detailed report of research by a candidate for a doctoral degree. |
| echelon |
a level of authority or rank, as in an organization. |
| fitful |
occurring at irregular intervals. |
| hitherto |
until this time; previously. |
| impassioned |
full of strong emotion. |
| mutable |
able or likely to change. |
| pedantry |
the act or practice, or an instance, of flaunting one's learnedness or of being overly insistent on scholarly formalities or details. |
| reprove |
to criticize, usually mildly, for wrongdoing. |
| ribald |
characterized by or using rude, coarse, or vulgar language or humor. |
| sheaf |
a bound bundle of cut grain. |
| swathe |
to wrap up, enfold, or bind, especially with a wrapping material or bands. |
| tenable |
able to be upheld, affirmed, supported, or defended; logical. |
| volatile |
rapidly changeable, especially tending to become violent. |