allegory |
in art or literature, the use of concrete characters, events, or things, to represent abstract qualities or ideas, often to make a point about good and evil. |
amphitheater |
an oval or round building with seats rising in rows from an open, central area. Amphitheaters are used for sports and other public events. |
connoisseur |
a person with the experience, expertise, and sense of appreciation to make informed judgments in a fine art or in matters of taste. |
disquiet |
lack of mental calm or peace; anxiety; uneasiness. |
indeterminate |
not fixed, clear, or precise; indefinite or uncertain. |
jabber |
to speak or make sounds like speech, quickly or at length, but without making much sense or creating much interest in the listener; babble. |
notoriety |
the condition or quality of being widely known or spoken of, especially for something that is not good. |
particularity |
precise or detailed character. |
prowess |
great skill or talent; superior ability. |
pummel |
to strike heavily with or as if with the fists, a sword, a club, or the like; beat. |
rectify |
to put right or correct (a bad situation, injustice, or the like); remedy. |
resurrect |
to restore to life or good standing; raise out of death or disrepute. |
sardonic |
bitterly mocking; derisive; scornful. |
swathe |
to wrap up, enfold, or bind, especially with a wrapping material or bands. |
unworldly |
lacking sophistication; naive; provincial. |