| 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. |
| apportion |
to assign, adjust, or distribute parts so as to maintain the proper proportion; allot. |
| dalliance |
a wasting away of time; loitering; dawdling. |
| dowdy1 |
not at all stylish; shabby or dull. |
| enclave |
a small territory or country mostly or completely surrounded by another. |
| maladjustment |
an inability to bring one's own needs into harmony with the demands of the external environment. |
| martinet |
a person who enforces very strict discipline, especially in the military. |
| multifaceted |
having several aspects or stages; complex or various. |
| quibble |
an unimportant, petty, or trivial disagreement or objection. |
| realist |
a person who tends to see or present things as they actually are. |
| renovate |
to put in good condition by repairing, remodeling, or the like; refurbish. |
| retinue |
a group of attendants or other employees who accompany a prominent person. |
| shackle |
a metal band or one of a pair of metal rings used to bind the wrist or ankle of a prisoner or animal. |
| shamble |
to walk slowly, unsteadily, or awkwardly. |
| uninitiated |
combined form of initiated. |