| allusive |
abounding in or characterized by indirect references to culture, history, or other works of art, which are to be recognized or understood by the audience. |
| chagrin |
embarrassment or humiliation arising from disappointment or failure. |
| denunciation |
the act of verbally condemning or attacking. |
| discrete |
separate and distinct. |
| epoch |
an important period in human history. |
| exigency |
a condition of urgency. |
| horticulture |
the art or science of growing vegetables, flowers, fruits, or ornamental plants. |
| ignominy |
the condition of being in disgrace or dishonor; humiliation. |
| indecisive |
not definite or conclusive. |
| monolithic |
large, unyielding, and without diversity. |
| paradox |
a statement that contradicts or seems to contradict itself, yet often expresses a truth, such as "Less is more". |
| quaff |
to drink, especially deeply and with obvious enjoyment. |
| rostrum |
a raised platform or dais for public speaking. |
| uncritical |
not making critical judgments or discriminations, especially those based on standards. |
| unseemly |
not in accord with accepted social standards; improper; indecorous. |