allegory a symbolic representation Piers Plowman is an @ of the need to work for salvation.
apoplexy sudden loss of consciousness The man suffered a sudden fit of @.
braggart a loud arrogant boaster The @ was not loved for his boasting.
certitude a state of complete confidence Death and taxes are often said to be a @ of existence.
crag a steep rugged rock or cliff The man held on to the face of the @, above the waves.
dissonance a discordant mingling of sound; harsh disagreement The Senate hall filled with @ at the announcement.
falderal any foolish nonsense or fancy Fairy godmothers are all @ and fiddle-dee-dee.
guild an association of men with similar interests, esp.a medieval association of craftsmen and merchants The glassworkers' @ donated a window to the church.
immunity resistance to disease or to any harmful influence The accused man requested @ from prosecution.
juggernaut any slow and irresistible destructive force The German Army proved a @ against the ill-equipped Poles.
malediction the pronouncing of a curse against someone The witch offered a @ against the town.
mosque a building used for public worship by Muslims The bell called the Muslims to prayer at the @.
opulence wealth or affluence The governor lived in @ while the people starved.
perdition eternal damnation; Hell Hopefully all will be saved from @.
qualm a feeling of sickness or uneasiness The man felt no @ about his lack of charity.
reprobation the state of being given up to punishment; being condemned The convicted criminal was remanded for @.
sloth habitual laziness; disinclination to exertion The child overcame his natural @ with difficulty.
tirade a prolonged verbal outpouring, usually of harsh language The woman launched a merciless @ against the manager.
versatility the quality of having a wide variety of interests or skills The @ of the baseball player kept him on the team.
zephyr a breeze from the west; any gentle breeze The soft mountain @ cooled the valley below.
