| 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. |
| artifice |
a shrewd or clever trick. |
| banter |
joking, clever conversation. |
| belligerent |
having a fighting character; aggressive. |
| discordant |
in conflict or disagreement. |
| dote |
to have or show too much love or affection (usually followed by "on" or "upon"). |
| leaven |
to produce fermentation in (dough or batter), consequently causing the dough or batter to rise in the process of baking. |
| libel |
in law, written or printed matter that is false, damages a person's reputation or material well-being, and arises from malice or extreme negligence. |
| lummox |
(informal) someone who is especially clumsy, slow, and unintelligent. |
| perennial |
lasting throughout the year or for many years. |
| repertoire |
the stock or list of artistic pieces, such as dramatic or operatic roles, that a player or company of players is prepared to perform. |
| tout |
to publicize flatteringly and boastfully. |
| tremulous |
trembling or wavering, or inclined to tremble or waver. |
| undulate |
to move in waves or a wavelike motion. |