| Term | Definition |
|---|
| allusion | an indirect reference or mention |
| chronic | lasting and recurring for a long time |
| denunciation | the act of openly disapproving a person or thing |
| embellish | to make beautiful by decorating; to improve by adding decorative details |
| ferment | a state of agitation and excitement; unrest; to cause or to undergo a breakdown of chemical substances into simpler substances, especially sugar into alcohol |
| haggard | appearing worn and exhausted due to overwork or worry |
| ingratiate | to win favor with others deliberately |
| lassitude | a state of weakness and weariness |
| malign | to speak unfavorably about; evil or harmful |
| philistine | someone who has no interest in art or culture; uninterested in art or culture |
| ramshackle | poorly constructed or maintained; rickety |
| sage | sensible and wise; 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 | full of longing or desire; sad in thought; pensive |
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