| alleged |
claimed, usually with some amount of evidence, to be as described, although not proven so. |
| astray |
off the right or known path or course. |
| cue1 |
anything done or said during a play that is a signal for an actor to say or do something. |
| distinguished |
known for excellence; admired. |
| element |
a part of any whole. |
| exquisite |
very beautiful; made in a lovely or delicate way. |
| finale |
the last part of a piece of music. |
| hue |
a particular color, such as sky blue; shade. |
| imply |
to hint or suggest without saying directly. |
| offset |
to make up for or balance. |
| optimism |
the belief that things will turn out well or that there is always hope for something good to happen. |
| pedestal |
a support or base for a column, statue, or some other object. |
| precede |
to come before in time. |
| reference |
the act or fact of mentioning. |
| reliance |
the act of relying or depending. |