| adversary |
a person, group, or thing that is against another; opponent; enemy. |
| aftermath |
the result or consequence of an event. |
| bulwark |
a wall or wall-like structure, often made of earth and used for defense; rampart. |
| cogitate |
to think over something carefully or at length. |
| delicacy |
something delightful or rare, especially food. |
| demolition |
the act or an instance of destroying, especially by means of explosives. |
| flaccid |
without firmness; soft; flabby. |
| havoc |
ruin or devastation. |
| implicit |
implied rather than directly stated. |
| intrusion |
the act of entering or thrusting oneself in when not invited or welcomed. |
| notoriety |
the condition or quality of being widely known or spoken of, especially for something that is not good. |
| paradox |
a statement that contradicts or seems to contradict itself, yet often expresses a truth, such as "Less is more". |
| ruse |
a trick, pretense, or diversion intended to deceive or mislead. |
| shard |
a piece of a broken object, especially a fragment of pottery or glass. |
| stodgy |
lacking the ability or inclination to act informally or to find humor or enjoyment in things that others might; stuffy; prim. |