| allusion |
an indirect reference to or mention of something. |
| cessation |
a pausing or stopping; discontinuance. |
| consecrate |
to commit or devote to some goal or service. |
| coroner |
a public officer employed to investigate by inquest any death not thought to have occurred by natural causes. |
| egregious |
remarkably bad; flagrant; glaring. |
| energize |
to inspire, make active, or enliven. |
| eulogize |
to speak or write high praise of, or make a formal tribute to (usually a dead person). |
| latent |
present but not yet apparent, developed, or operative. |
| opportune |
favorable or suitable, especially in relation to time. |
| palpable |
easy to sense or perceive; obvious. |
| paraphernalia |
(used with a singular or plural verb) furnishings or equipment, especially that used in a particular job or activity. |
| posit |
to propose or suggest as an account of something or as a contribution to an understanding of something. |
| tentative |
not yet fully developed or definitely decided; provisional. |
| variegate |
to make varied or give variety to, especially by making multicolored. |
| vitality |
exuberance; energy; vigor. |