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| An object made by human beings; often refers to a primitive tool or other relic from an earlier period. |
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| Without deceit or cunning; natural; simple. |
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| A poem usually addressed to a particular person, object or event that has stimulated deep and noble feelings in the poet. |
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N. A humorous imitation of a piece of literature or music.
Tr. v. To mimic a style, plot, or idea for comic effect. |
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| N. Speech or writing expressing great pleasure or enthusiasm. |
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| The chanting or speaking of words seeming to have magical power or used to create a magical spell. |
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| To take back a formal statement or belief previously made known. |
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Tr. v. To paint, draw, or express in a picture or sculpture.
To describe; to picture in words. |
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A sharp-pointed tool for writing on waxen tablets.
N. A picture or drawing representing words or ideas. |
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| Intr. v. To come as a natural increase or advantage. |
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| N. A gradual increase in sound, often referring to music. |
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| Abnormal growth or outgrowth. |
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| N. Doing good or causing good to be done; kindly action. |
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| Adj. Effective as a means or remedy. |
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| Adj. Acting, working, or proceeding with ease; fluent. |
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| N. An exact copy of a book, painting, document, etc. |
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N. A group or clique within a larger group, party, or government.
Conflict within an organization or nation. |
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| To calm; to make gentler or softer in feeling. |
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| The parts before or after a word or statement that influence its meaning. |
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| N. A false reason put forward to conceal the true one. |
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