Vocabulary Definitions and Meanings

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allusion

an expression designed to call something to mind without mentioning it explicitly; an implied, indirect or passing reference to a person, event, or thing or to a part of another text

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embellish

to make (something) more attractive by the addition of decorative details or features

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engender

cause or give rise to (a feeling, situation, or condition)

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innocuous

not harmful or offensive; harmless (safe/innocent)

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insipid

lacking flavor; flavorless

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laud

to praise (a person or their achievements) highly, especially in a public context (glorify/honor)

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obscure

not discovered or known about; uncertain

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ostentatious

characterized by vulgar or pretentious (showy/flashy) display; designed to impress or attract notice

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prodigal

spending money or resources freely and recklessly (carelessly); wastefully extravagant (irresponsible)

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repudiate

to refuse to accept or be associated with; reject (deny/disclaim)

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