| chasm |
a deep crack in the earth's surface. |
| conniption |
(informal) an outburst or fit of anger, hysteria, or the like. |
| expiate |
to atone or make amends for (a sin, crime, offense, or the like). |
| fraternal |
of, related to, or like a brother or brothers. |
| impassive |
not having, showing, or responding to emotion; unfeeling, expressionless, or insensitive. |
| incontrovertible |
not able to be questioned or disputed. |
| irascible |
easily angered or irritated; short-tempered. |
| iridescent |
emitting or reflecting a lustrous play of colors covering the spectrum, like a rainbow. |
| jingoism |
aggressive nationalism and patriotism, especially as directed against foreign countries. |
| juxtaposition |
the state of being placed side by side, especially for the purposes of comparison and contrast. |
| lateral |
about, from, or toward a side or sides; sideways. |
| monolithic |
large, unyielding, and without diversity. |
| overt |
openly apparent; not concealed. (Cf. covert.) |
| peruse |
to read or examine attentively and in detail. |
| sequel |
what follows afterwards, such as the next event in a series, especially as it arises from previous events. |