| allusive |
abounding in or characterized by indirect references to culture, history, or other works of art, which are to be recognized or understood by the audience. |
| altruism |
unselfish concern for the well-being of others. |
| bigotry |
intolerance of any group or belief that is not one's own, especially in the form of racial, ethnic, or religious intolerance and prejudice. |
| bucolic |
of or suggesting the countryside or a rustic style of life, especially one that is quiet and pleasant. |
| burlesque |
a book, play, skit, or the like that mocks something by comically treating it with inappropriate seriousness or levity. |
| connotation |
a secondary meaning or implication of a word or expression, in addition to its primary meaning. |
| covetous |
desiring that which belongs to another; wanting possessions; greedy. |
| gregarious |
fond of socializing with others; sociable. |
| languish |
to lose strength or energy; weaken. |
| rejuvenate |
to restore the vigor, health, or appearance of youth to. |
| testy |
easily annoyed or angered; irritable; touchy. |
| throwback |
a reappearance of an outmoded procedure, system, or the like. |
| vapid |
lacking spirit, life, or flavor; dull; uninteresting. |
| visceral |
stemming from instinct or intuition rather than the intellect. |
| viscid |
of a gluelike consistency. |