| allure |
to attract strongly by appealing to people's inner wishes; tempt. |
| aristocracy |
a class of people who have a high social position because of the family they are born into. Members of the aristocracy are usually richer and have more privileges than other members of society. |
| cohere |
to lump, hold, or stick together. |
| confound |
to perplex or bewilder; confuse. |
| demur |
to object or indicate opposition to something. |
| fragility |
the condition of being delicate and easily broken. |
| inglorious |
bringing shame or disgrace; shameful; dishonorable. |
| lithe |
characterized by light, graceful, flexible movements. |
| misdemeanor |
in law, a class of illegal act that is less serious than a felony and carries a lighter sentence; minor offense. |
| presumption |
a belief that is taken for granted but not proved. |
| resonance |
ability to make a strong or lasting effect, especially because of an emotional association. |
| satire |
a literary or dramatic work that ridicules or derides human vice or foolishness, usually through the use of parody or irony. |
| transitory |
lasting for only a short time; brief. |
| umbrage |
a feeling of offense, irritation, or resentment. |
| voracious |
consuming large quantities of food with greed or great desire; ravenous. |