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| Explanation of allusion (noun) indirect reference (often literary); hint Sample of allusion The mention of the pet snake was an allusion to the man's sneaky ways. In modern plays allusions are often made to ancient drama.
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| Explanation of paradigm (noun) model; prototype; pattern; idea Sample of paradigm The machine could no longer be produced after the paradigm was destroyed. The Massachusetts gubernatorial race was considered a paradigm of campaign civility.
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| Explanation of indomitable (adjective) not easily discouraged or defeated; unconquerable Sample of indomitable The underdog candidate had an indomitable spirit.
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| Explanation of indigence (noun) poverty Sample of indigence The family's indigence was evident by the run-down house they lived in.
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| Explanation of pied (adjective) colored; blotched together; spotted Sample of pied The extreme heat caused the colors to become pied.
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| Explanation of fidelity (noun) faithfulness; honesty; precision; adherence to detail; loyalty Sample of fidelity His fidelity was proven when he turned in the lost money.
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| Explanation of immune (adjective) exempt from or protected against something; resistant; free; exempt; protected Sample of immune Doesn't everybody wish to be immune from the common cold?
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| Explanation of trivial (adjective) unimportant; small; worthless; minor Sample of trivial Although her mother felt otherwise, she considered her dish washing chore trivial.
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| Explanation of cursory (adjective) hasty; slight; brief; perfunctory; superficial Sample of cursory The detective's cursory examination of the crime scene caused him to overlook the lesser clues.
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| Explanation of jollity (noun) being fun; festivity; gaiety Sample of jollity The jollity of the crowd was seen in the cheering and laughing.
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