allegory
a story, poem, or picture which can be interpreted to reveal a hidden meaning
mediocre
of only average quality
platitudes
a remark or statement, especially one with a moral content
rambling
lengthy and confused speech
epoch
a particular period of time in history or a person's life.
contemporaries
a person existing at the same time as another.
stimulating
arousing interest
presumption
Believed to be so without any proof that it actually is so.
pedagogy
The study of teaching.
advocate
To publically support a stance or issue or belief; the person who works in support of that stance, issue or belief.
contrary
The opposite point of view.
ambiguous
When the meaning is unclear because there could be two or more different and equally valid interpretations.
affectation
A showy exhibition designed to draw attention to one that is not a typical characteristic of one's personality.
wretched
Miseraby unfortunate; having fallen from a place of normalcy to the lowest point.
adjacent
Nearby; often very close to where something else is located.
epoch
A unit of geographical time that is shorter than a period but longer than an age.
pallid
Exceptionally pale.
mirth
A feeling of joy and happiness marked by a sense fun a quick trigger for laughter.
sequential
Happening in a specific order.
martyr
Some who sacrifices or suffers for their principles or beliefs.
subordinate
Placed in a position of less importance or lower priority.
disparage
Public criticism in a particularly disparaging or scornful manner.
embodiment
The physical manifestation of an abstract concept.
furtive
In a sneaky manner that conveys a sense of behaving suspiciously.
abrogate
To abolish.
sanctification
A holy ceremony to endow an object with a sacred quality.
venerable
Deemed worthy of respect, usually within the context of age or experience.
empirical
Arrived at through scientific experimentation or observation rather than accepted as true in theory.
languid
Characterized by slow movement or a lack of vigor and energy.
colloquy
A forma term for a dialogue in conversation.
nihilism
A philosophy driven by the assumption that nothing really matters because, in the end, life has no meaning.
feasible
Deemed capable of being carried out.
