| chastise |
to punish, often corporally. |
| demur |
to object or indicate opposition to something. |
| efficacy |
the ability to produce desired results; effectiveness. |
| equestrian |
of or relating to horseback riding. |
| foreshadow |
to signal or indicate beforehand; presage; prefigure. |
| gradation |
a gradual almost imperceptible change, especially from one tone or texture to another. |
| havoc |
ruin or devastation. |
| histrionic |
done in a theatrical, emotional, or affected manner; overly dramatic. |
| ovation |
a prolonged or enthusiastic episode of applause for someone, as following a performance. |
| profundity |
that which involves great insight or intellectual depth. |
| pundit |
an authoritative, or purportedly authoritative, commentator or critic. |
| rancor |
bitter, continuing resentment; hatred. |
| reconcile |
to heal differences and restore a good relationship between. |
| remiss |
careless or negligent, especially in the performance of one's duty. |
| seemly |
in accord with decency and propriety; suitable; fitting; decorous. |