| allegory |
in art or literature, the use of concrete characters, events, or things, to represent abstract qualities or ideas, often to make a point about good and evil. |
| annihilate |
to destroy completely. |
| apportion |
to assign, adjust, or distribute parts so as to maintain the proper proportion; allot. |
| culinary |
of, concerning, or used for cooking. |
| encumbrance |
something or someone that hinders or burdens; impediment. |
| fiasco |
an utter and shameful failure. |
| induce |
to persuade or influence, as to a course of action. |
| multifaceted |
having several aspects or stages; complex or various. |
| nonpartisan |
not influenced or determined by the policies or interests of a political party. |
| ramification |
a consequence or related aspect of something; offshoot. |
| reassess |
to evaluate again. |
| referendum |
the submission of a legislative measure to a vote by the general public, or the vote thus taken. |
| repressive |
acting or tending to restrain or subdue. |
| stockpile |
a supply of items accumulated and maintained for future use. |
| untimely |
not occurring at a convenient or appropriate time; poorly timed. |