allusion an indirect reference chronic lasting and recurring for a long time denunciation the act of openly disapproving a person or thing embellish 1. to make beautiful by decorating 2. to improve by adding decorative details ferment (n) a state of agitation and excitement; unrest (v) to cause or to undergo a breakdown of chemical substance in to simpler susbstances; especially sugar into alcohol haggard appearing worn and exhausted due to overwork ingratiate to win favor with others lassitude a state of weakness and weariness malign (v) to speak unfavorably about (adj) evil or harmful phlistine (n) someone who is uninterested in or hostile to art or culture (adj) smug; ignorant ramshackle poorly constructed or maintained; rickety sage (adj) sensible and wise (n) a person of celebrated wisdom or judgment transcend to pass above or beyond the limits of; to be above or beyond the limits of voluminous having great size or capacity wistful 1. full of longing and desire 2. sad in thought; pensive Vocabulary Power Plus Book H
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