| 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. |
| connote |
to suggest or imply (meanings or associations) in addition to the literal meaning. |
| dehumanize |
to deprive of individuality, spirit, or other human qualities; render routine or mechanical. |
| empathy |
identification with or sharing of another's feelings, situation, or attitudes. |
| fallacy |
a false or misleading idea or notion, especially one that is commonly held. |
| licentious |
not within the bounds of morality or propriety, especially with regard to sexual conduct; immoral; lewd. |
| nuptial |
of or relating to a wedding ceremony or to marriage. |
| paraphernalia |
(used with a singular or plural verb) furnishings or equipment, especially that used in a particular job or activity. |
| postulate |
to assert as something true, especially as a basis for reasoning. |
| presumptive |
affording a reasonable basis for belief. |
| resilient |
able to withstand and recover quickly from difficulty, sickness, or the like. |
| ribald |
characterized by or using rude, coarse, or vulgar language or humor. |
| stasis |
the state of equilibrium or balance between opposing forces; motionlessness. |
| vituperate |
to condemn sharply; blame; berate. |
| wholehearted |
without reservation; sincere and enthusiastic. |