Vocab 3&4

epithet

a word or phrase attached to, or used in place of, a given name

evasive

serving to allow one to avoid, escape, or fail to perform something

evokes

to call forth or bring out an image, memory, response, or the like in the mind or in action

perpetuate

to cause to last or be remembered

foreshadow

to signal or indicate beforehand; presage; prefigure

infer

to conclude or determine on the basis of evidence or logical premises

laudable

worthy of praise

lucid

easy to understand; articulate; clear

scrutinize

to look at closely and carefully, with attention to detail

symposium

a conference or meeting on a single topic, usually involving several speakers

affluent

having material wealth

banter

witty, playful conversation

novice

a person with little or no experience, especially in a work situation; beginner

brevity

shortness of duration

connotation

a secondary meaning or implication of a word or expression, in addition to its primary meaning

embellishment

a beautifying decoration or addition

imbibe

to take up or consume by drinking

nostalgic

sentimental remembrance of or longing for people, places, possessions, or experiences of the past

stipend

any periodic payment of money, such as a salary or allowance

reiterate

to restate or repeat