| 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. |
| criteria |
a set of standards or tests by which to judge or decide something. |
| curvature |
the condition of being bent or rounded. |
| deride |
to ridicule or treat with scornful mockery. |
| fatalism |
a belief or doctrine that the events of life are predetermined and cannot be altered by human free will. |
| incognito |
in disguise; under a false identity. |
| maxim |
a brief, concise statement of a general or basic truth or rule, especially for proper conduct. |
| meander |
to wind back and forth. |
| meritorious |
having worth or high quality; deserving of praise or reward. |
| prudent |
showing good judgment and caution; sensible. |
| revue |
a form of entertainment consisting of a series of songs, comic routines, and dances, often as parodies of current affairs and people. |
| stature |
relative status as measured by skill or achievement; reputation. |
| staunch2 |
unwaveringly firm or loyal. |
| vociferous |
crying out, especially in protest; vocal; clamorous. |
| volatility |
the quality or condition of being highly changeable or inconsistent. |