Allegory
(Noun) a story, poem, or picture that can be interpreted to reveal a hidden meaning, typically a moral or political one
Belabor
(Verb) Argue or elaborate on excessive detail
Castigate
(Verb) Reprimand someone severely
Deferential
(Adjective) Respectfulshowing respect
Exhort
(Verb) strongly encourage or urge someone to do something
Forethought
(Noun) careful consideration of what will be necessary or may happen in the future
Hyperbole
(Noun) exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally
Incoherent
(Adjective) expressed in an incomprehensible or confusing way; unclear
Inept
(Adjective) having or showing no skill; clumsy
Insubstantial
(Adjective) lack of strength and solidity; not solid or real; imaginary
Maelstrom
(Noun) A powerful whirlpool in the sea or a river
Ominous
(Adjective) giving the impression that something bad or unpleasant is going to happen
Personification
(Noun) The attribution of a personal nature or human characteristics to something nonhuman
Premeditate
(Verb) thinking out or plan before hand
Rectify
(Verb) put something right; correct
Redundant
(Adjective) not or no longer useful. Unnecessary repetition
Retort
(Verb) say something in answer to a remark or accusation, typically in a sharp, angry, or wittily incisive manner
Sequel
(Noun) a published broadcast or recorded work that continues the story or develops the theme of an earlier one; an event that follows something
Subterfuge
(Noun) Deceit used in order to achieve one’s goal
Vindicate
(Verb) clear someone of blame or suspicion; show or prove to be right; justify
Ameliorate
(Verb) make something bad better
Ardor
(noun) enthusiasm or passion
Cajole
(verb) to persuade by flattery or promises; coax
Cavalier
(adj.) showing a lack of proper concern; offhand
Dubious
(adj.) doubtful or hesitating
Ensconce
(verb) to settle securely or snugly
Expound
(verb) present and explain (a theory or idea) systematically and in detail
Flounder
(verb) struggle or stagger helplessly or clumsily in water or mud
Garrulous
(adj.) excessively talkative, especially on trivial matters
Implicit
(adj.) implied though not plainly expressed
Incognito
(adj.) (of a person) having one’s true identity concealed
Insatiable
(adj.) (of an appetite or desire) impossible to satisfy
Juxtaposition
(noun) the fact of two things being seen or placed close together with contrasting effect
Lithe
(adj.) (especially of a person’s body) thin, supple, and graceful
Luminous
(adj.) full of or shedding light; bright or shining, especially in the dark
Melancholy
(noun) a feeling of pensive sadness, typically with no obvious cause
Odious
(adj.) extremely unpleasant; repulsive
Philanthropy
(noun) the desire to promote the welfare of others, expressed especially by the generous donation of money to good causes
Rejuvenate
(verb) make (someone or something) look or feel younger, fresher, or more lively
Resonate
(verb) to have particular meaning or importance for someone
