motif
a unifying idea that is a recurrent element in literary or artistic work
rig
equip with sails or masts
strident
unpleasantly loud and harsh
residue
matter that remains after something has been removed
orient
the hemisphere that includes Eurasia and Africa and Australia
mundane
found in the ordinary course of events
sanctuary
a consecrated place where sacred objects are kept
indulge
yield (to); give satisfaction to
trite
repeated too often; overfamiliar through overuse
provision
the activity of supplying or providing something
refurbish
make brighter and prettier
sophisticated
having or appealing to those having worldly knowledge and refinement and savoir-faire
refugee
an exile who flees for safety
eke out
live from day to day, as with some hardship
stringent
demanding strict attention to rules and procedures
asylum
a shelter from danger or hardship
vehement
marked by extreme intensity of emotions or convictions; inclined to react violently; fervid
adapt
make fit for, or change to suit a new purpose
naive
marked by or showing unaffected simplicity and lack of guile or worldly experience
theme
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
manipulate
influence or control shrewdly or deviously
luxuriant
produced or growing in extreme abundance
