an idea or feeling that a word invokes in addition to its literal or primary meaning.
connotation
a state of disorder due to absence or nonrecognition of authority or other controlling systems.
anarchy
confirm or give support to (a statement, theory, or finding).
corroborate
make (suffering, deficiency, or a problem) less severe.
alleviate
make (something bad or unsatisfactory) better.
ameliorate
belonging to a period other than that being portrayed.
anachronistic
regard with disgust and hatred.
abhor
an award or privilege granted as a special honor or as an acknowledgment of merit.
accolade
relating to the business of running an organization, or government.
bureaurocratic
the conclusion that can be drawn from something although it is not explicitly stated.
implication
a scarcity or lack of something.
dearth
leave the main subject temporarily in speech or writing.
digress
a comparison between two things, typically for the purpose of explanation or clarification.
analogy
a person who believes that people are motivated purely by self-interest rather than acting for honorable or unselfish reasons.
cynic
a noisy argument or disagreement, especially in public.
altercation
take in (information, ideas, or culture) and understand fully.
assimilate
showing great care and perseverance.
assiduous
an alliance for combined action, especially a temporary alliance of political parties forming a government or of states.
coalition
based on random choice or personal whim, rather than any reason or system.
arbitrary
make (something) greater by adding to it; increase.
augment
(of relations between people) having a spirit of friendliness; without serious disagreement or rancor.
amicable
concerned with beauty or the appreciation of beauty.
aesthetic