| circuitous |
having or taking a long and winding course or procedure; roundabout; indirect. |
| claimant |
one who alleges something to be true or demands something as one's right. |
| commentary |
a series of explanatory or interpretive remarks or comments. |
| dehumanize |
to deprive of individuality, spirit, or other human qualities; render routine or mechanical. |
| disquiet |
lack of mental calm or peace; anxiety; uneasiness. |
| fallacy |
a false or misleading idea or notion, especially one that is commonly held. |
| fanaticism |
excessive or unreasonable enthusiasm or support for something. |
| impregnable1 |
able to withstand any attack, as a fortress. |
| intrusion |
the act of entering or thrusting oneself in when not invited or welcomed. |
| juxtaposition |
the state of being placed side by side, especially for the purposes of comparison and contrast. |
| mote |
a fine particle of dust; speck. |
| peruse |
to read or examine attentively and in detail. |
| resuscitate |
to bring back to life or consciousness; revive. |
| shroud |
to screen or conceal. |
| spurious |
not genuine, authentic, or valid; false. |