| allusion |
an indirect reference to or mention of something. |
| ardor |
very strong feelings; passion; fervor. |
| clemency |
the inclination to be merciful or forgiving; leniency. |
| cupidity |
exceptional desire for money or other material possessions; greed. |
| delineate |
to describe or portray in precise or vivid detail. |
| incontrovertible |
not able to be questioned or disputed. |
| iterate |
to say or do again or repeatedly. |
| pitfall |
an unexpected or hidden danger. |
| rampant |
unrestrained or uncontrollable; unbridled. |
| rebuff |
to reject, repel, block, or set back. |
| reproof |
an act or statement of disapproval. |
| revert |
to return to a previous state, practice, belief, or the like. |
| seamy |
disreputable; sordid. |
| titular |
having a title but none of the power or responsibility related to it; nominal. |
| turpitude |
moral baseness; depravity. |