| apocalypse |
any instance of terrible destruction and devastation, especially on a scale that could bring about an end to the world. |
| belated |
too late; tardy. |
| economize |
to spend less money; lower expenses; be economical. |
| equable |
not varying extremely or suddenly; uniform; stable. |
| estrange |
to cause (someone) to change from friendly and sympathetic to hostile or indifferent; alienate. |
| exorbitant |
exceeding the bounds of what is reasonable, fair, or proper; immoderate. |
| incipient |
starting to exist or become apparent; in an early stage of development. |
| inimical |
having or tending to have a bad effect; harmful or adverse. |
| nonpartisan |
not influenced or determined by the policies or interests of a political party. |
| obscene |
offensive and not decent. |
| portal |
a doorway or entrance, especially a large and imposing one. |
| remonstrance |
the act or an instance of protesting or objecting. |
| skirmish |
a minor or preliminary battle between small military units. |
| verity |
the quality or condition of being true or real. |
| vernacular |
spoken by the native or common people of a region or country. |