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2879560845allegorynoun. The device of using character and/or story elements symbolically to represent an abstraction in addition to the literal meaning. The allegorical meaning usually deals with moral truth or the human condition. Famous examples include George Orwell's Animal Farm and Plato's Allegory of the Cave.0
2879560846aloofadjective. Distant physically or emotionally; reserved, detached, and remote: stood apart with aloof dignity1
2879560847allusionnoun. A direct or indirect reference to something which is presumably commonly known, such as an event, book, myth, place, or work of art. A work may simultaneously use multiple layers of allusion.2
2879560848ambiguitynoun. The multiple meaning, either intentional or unintentional, of a word, phrase or sentence.3
2879560849antecedentnoun. The word, phrase or clause referred to by a pronoun.4
2879560850avuncularadj. 1. Of or having to do with an uncle. 2. Regarded as characteristic of an uncle, especially in benevolence or tolerance.5
2879560851bombasticadj. Grandiloquent, pompous, ostentatiously lofty in style; describes speech or writing6
2879560852cogentadj. Convincing by virtue of clear, compelling or incisive presentation that appeals to intellect and reason.7
2879560853conciliatoryadj. Striving to overcome the distrust or animosity of through appeasement or concessions.8
2879560854derisiveadj. Mocking; jeering; contemptuous9
2879560855didacticadj. Having the primary aim of teaching or instructing, particularly moral or ethical principals.10
2879560856effusiveadj. 1. Unrestrained or excessive in emotional expression; gushy: an effusive manner. 2. Profuse; overflowing: effusive praise.11
2879560857dogmaticadj. 1. Characterized by assertion of unproved or unprovable principles 2. Of or pertaining to or characteristic of a doctrine or code of beliefs accepted as authoritative12
2879560858elegiacadj. 1. Used in, suitable for, or resembling an elegy 2. Expressing sorrow or lamentation13
2879560859facetiousadj. 1. Not meant to be taken seriously or literally: a facetious remark. 2. Amusing; humorous.14
2879560860indignantadj. Characterized by, or expressing strong displeasure at something considered unjust, offensive, insulting, base: indignant remarks; an indignant expression on his face15
2879560861insipidadj. Lacking qualities that excite, stimulate, or interest; dull, bland, tasteless, vapid16
2879560862insolentadj. 1. Presumptuous and insulting in manner or speech; arrogant 2. Audaciously rude or disrespectful; impertinent17
2879560863lucidadj. 1. Easily understood; intelligible 2. Mentally sound; same or rational 3. Translucent or transparent; clear18
2879560864lugubriousadj. Mournful, dismal, or gloomy, especially to an exaggerated or ludicrous degree19
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