| abdicate |
to officially give up a position of power or a right. |
| allusion |
an indirect reference to or mention of something. |
| connote |
to suggest or imply (meanings or associations) in addition to the literal meaning. |
| drivel |
foolish or silly speech or ideas. |
| dross |
anything that is worthless or useless; rubbish. |
| embody |
to put in a form that can be seen; make real. |
| impecunious |
lacking funds; penniless. |
| jollity |
the state or quality of being merry; gaiety. |
| marauder |
one who raids or invades in order to plunder. |
| reverent |
characterized by, showing, or feeling great respect and awe mingled with love. |
| sacrilege |
the violation, profane treatment, or destruction of some place or thing that is considered to be holy. |
| senile |
showing certain characteristics of old age, especially a deterioration of mental faculties or emotional control. |
| sentient |
having the capacity to receive sensations; able to perceive. |
| succor |
help or relief given in time of need. |
| untimely |
not occurring at a convenient or appropriate time; poorly timed. |