| ambiguous |
having more than one possible meaning. |
| balmy |
soft, mild, and soothing. |
| bard |
in ancient Celtic times, a person who composed and recited or sang epic poetry. |
| clarify |
to make easier to understand; make clear. |
| depression |
a state of deep sadness or hopelessness that can persist for months or years and is not necessarily triggered by any particular external events. |
| exclusive |
keeping out all others. |
| indication |
anything that indicates, such as a sign. |
| investigative |
of or relating to a comprehensive process of searching for, uncovering, and examining information. |
| jocular |
intended to be humorous; facetious. |
| metaphor |
a phrase that describes something by comparing it to some other thing. |
| objection |
a statement of not liking or not agreeing with something. |
| prim |
correct and proper beyond what is needed. |
| repent1 |
to be sorry or feel remorse for sins or transgressions; be penitent. |
| tantalize |
to tease or torment with the sight or prospect of something desirable but unattainable. |
| tolerate |
to allow or accept; not oppose or attack. |