| alienate |
to cause to become unfriendly or averse; estrange. |
| archetype |
an original model or pattern from which others are made or copied. |
| crony |
a close friend or ally (often used pejoratively). |
| crossfire |
a volley of projectiles, especially gunfire, directed at some central point from two separated positions. |
| denote |
to be a mark or sign of. |
| differentiate |
to distinguish between or among. |
| enclave |
a small territory or country mostly or completely surrounded by another. |
| ephemeral |
lasting for only a short period. |
| implacable |
not to be pacified or diverted; unappeasable or inexorable. |
| mettlesome |
spirited or courageous. |
| mien |
one's manner or bearing. |
| militant |
aggressive or combative in attitude or actions, especially in defense of a cause. |
| pall1 |
an atmosphere of gloom or despair. |
| propound |
to propose or set forth for consideration. |
| sordid |
morally bad; ignoble or base. |