| adversary |
a person, group, or thing that is against another; opponent; enemy. |
| allure |
to attract strongly by appealing to people's inner wishes; tempt. |
| burlesque |
a book, play, skit, or the like that mocks something by comically treating it with inappropriate seriousness or levity. |
| complement |
to go well with, complete, or perfect. |
| derogatory |
having the purpose or effect of detracting; disparaging. |
| entourage |
a group of people who accompany another person as attendants or associates; retinue. |
| esoteric |
understood or known only by a few persons who have special training, access, or interests. |
| facilitate |
to make less difficult; help in the doing of. |
| gentry |
people who come from families of high social standing. |
| idolatry |
unquestioning or excessive devotion or adoration. |
| naturalistic |
exhibiting or pertaining to naturalism. |
| reciprocity |
a mutual interchange of privileges or favors between two nations, groups, or institutions. |
| repository |
a container or place where things may be stored; storage unit or space. |
| stipend |
any periodic payment of money, such as a salary or allowance. |
| tantamount |
equal to or the same as; equivalent. |