| 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. |
| celestial |
of or having to do with the sky or outer space. |
| cosmic |
of or relating to the universe. |
| detonate |
to explode or cause to explode. |
| effigy |
a likeness of a person, usually sculpted, as on a tomb. |
| ephemeral |
lasting for only a short period. |
| faze |
to bewilder or to disturb the composure or shake the resolve of; disconcert or daunt. |
| premonition |
an advance sign or warning; forewarning. |
| profiteer |
a person who gains excessive profits, especially by selling scarce commodities at very high prices. |
| recluse |
a person who lives in voluntary isolation from others. |
| scanty |
barely adequate; meager. |
| sedition |
actions or speech intended or serving to create rebellion against a government. |
| skimp |
to be stingy or very sparing. |
| tussle |
to fight or struggle roughly or energetically; scuffle. |
| wheedle |
to try to persuade or influence by coaxing or flattery; cajole. |