| allay |
to quiet or lay to rest (fears, doubts, and the like). |
| 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. |
| auxiliary |
serving as an extra means of support; additional. |
| cataract |
a large waterfall. |
| connotation |
a secondary meaning or implication of a word or expression, in addition to its primary meaning. |
| fragility |
the condition of being delicate and easily broken. |
| franchise |
a right or privilege conferred by a government, especially the right to vote or the rights and powers of incorporation. |
| intractable |
not easily controlled, managed, or persuaded. |
| mediocre |
of average to poor quality; ordinary. |
| monotone |
speech with little or no change in tone. |
| quorum |
the number of members that an organization's rules require to attend a meeting in order for voting or other business to take place. |
| ramshackle |
poorly constructed or in disrepair; rickety. |
| receptive |
open and willing to accommodate new thoughts and ideas. |
| repository |
a container or place where things may be stored; storage unit or space. |
| resurrect |
to restore to life or good standing; raise out of death or disrepute. |