| colloquial |
characteristic of or suited to informal or familiar conversation or to writing that is imitative of conversational tone. |
| constraint |
a state of confinement or restraint. |
| dalliance |
a wasting away of time; loitering; dawdling. |
| despot |
a ruler who has complete power and authority. |
| enigma |
something puzzling, contradictory, or mysterious; something for which a solution cannot be found. |
| exalt |
to honor or glorify. |
| juxtapose |
to bring together for the purpose of side-by-side comparison or contrast. |
| opportune |
favorable or suitable, especially in relation to time. |
| presage |
to be a sign or warning of; portend or foretell. |
| resuscitate |
to bring back to life or consciousness; revive. |
| superficial |
of, pertaining to, or located on the surface. |
| trajectory |
the actual or expected path of a moving object, especially the curve followed by a projectile, missile, or spacecraft in flight. |
| tutelage |
the act or function of a teacher, especially one who gives lessons to individuals; instruction; teaching. |
| veneer |
a superficial outward appearance or show. |
| vindictive |
desirous of revenge; vengeful. |