| allude |
to mention (usually followed by "to"). |
| annul |
to make nonexistent or ineffective; cancel. |
| atrophy |
a gradual wasting away of a body part, especially from insufficient use or nourishment. |
| bane |
something or someone that causes ruin or great trouble. |
| credo |
any formulation of belief, especially a religious one. |
| cupidity |
exceptional desire for money or other material possessions; greed. |
| emancipate |
to free from slavery or other control. |
| garish |
marked by excessive or tasteless color or decoration; gaudy; flashy. |
| grassroots |
originating with or operating among the common people. |
| impassive |
not having, showing, or responding to emotion; unfeeling, expressionless, or insensitive. |
| incisive |
marked by clear, penetrating thought; sharp. |
| motif |
a distinct formal unit such as a design, theme, or musical phrase that may repeat in, dominate, characterize, or be a prominent feature of an aesthetic or decorative work. |
| portly |
rather fat; stout. |
| surrogate |
acting as, or considered to be, a substitute or replacement. |
| verdant |
green. |