| 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. |
| bevy |
a group of birds or other animals, especially quail or larks. |
| concentric |
of circles or spheres, having the same middle point. |
| covet |
to wish to have very much; envy. |
| dilapidated |
fallen into ruin or decay. |
| hoodwink |
to trick, deceive, or dupe. |
| hubris |
the pride associated with arrogance; pride considered as sin. |
| inexhaustible |
unable to be used up; endless. |
| pessimistic |
feeling in a negative way about things; expecting the worst to happen. |
| pinnacle |
the highest point or part of anything; apex; summit. |
| punctilious |
strictly adhering to etiquette or formalities. |
| reciprocate |
to give (feelings or things) in return. |
| sobriety |
abstinence from alcohol; temperance. |
| tensile |
of or relating to tension. |
| tome |
a large thick book, often one of a multivolume scholarly work. |