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List 18
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| literature | written works, especially those considered of superior or lasting artistic merit."a great work of literature" |
| esteemed | respect and admire. "many of these qualities are esteemed by managers" |
| comical | amusing. "a series of comical misunderstandings" |
| sophisticated | (of a machine, system, or technique) developed to a high degree of complexity."highly sophisticated computer systems" |
| folklore | the traditional beliefs, customs, and stories of a community, passed through the generations by word of mouth. |
| crisis | a time of intense difficulty, trouble, or danger. "the current economic crisis" |
| depiction | the action or result of depicting something, especially in art. "the painting's horrific depiction of war" |
| graphic | of or relating to visual art, especially involving drawing, engraving, or lettering."his mature graphic work" |
| plods | walk doggedly and slowly with heavy steps. "we plodded back up the hill" |
| brilliant | Very smart. " the man was very brilliant" |