| baroque |
(often capitalized) the style or period in art, music, and architecture prevailing in Europe following the Renaissance, characterized by bold and elaborate forms of ornamentation. |
| consensus |
general agreement in opinions, values, preferences, or the like. |
| dependence |
the condition of relying on another for help, or to provide what one needs. |
| essence |
that which makes something what it is; central nature. |
| lodge |
to be or become caught or stuck in a certain position. |
| mull1 |
to think something over; ponder. |
| ordinance |
a regulation, law, decree, or rule, especially one issued by a city or town. |
| rout1 |
a confused retreat of troops after they have been beaten. |
| shrine |
a sacred place or object that is devoted to some holy person or god. |
| silhouette |
any dark figure seen against a light background, so that details are hard to see. |
| snare1 |
anything intended to lure, tempt, or entangle unsuspecting victims; trap. |
| tedious |
long and boring; dull; wearisome. |
| transcription |
a written or typed copy of something dictated or heard. |
| undergraduate |
a college or university student who has not yet earned a degree. |
| verdict |
the decision of a judge or jury in a law case. |