| abstraction |
the act of removing or separating. |
| 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. |
| conclusive |
serving to reach a final answer or decision, or to settle. |
| foreshadow |
to signal or indicate beforehand; presage; prefigure. |
| gradation |
a gradual almost imperceptible change, especially from one tone or texture to another. |
| grievous |
causing emotional or physical suffering; painful. |
| insensible |
without normal sensations; unconscious. |
| malign |
to speak badly of or tell harmful lies about. |
| mire |
deep, heavy mud or soil. |
| propound |
to propose or set forth for consideration. |
| sentient |
having the capacity to receive sensations; able to perceive. |
| servitude |
bondage or slavery. |
| squalid |
dirty or foul, as from neglect. |
| stoical |
showing little or no emotion in reaction to painful or pleasant experiences. |
| tactile |
of, having, or pertaining to the sense of touch. |