| affinity |
a strong sense of liking; a natural attraction or sympathy. |
| breach |
an act of breaking a law or promise. |
| constraint |
a state of confinement or restraint. |
| convoke |
to summon to an assembly; marshal. |
| crux |
an essential, basic, crucial, or pivotal point. |
| eloquence |
skill or ability to use language that impresses or persuades. |
| exhaustive |
thorough and all-encompassing. |
| firmament |
the entire arch of the sky; heavens. |
| ignominy |
the condition of being in disgrace or dishonor; humiliation. |
| partisan |
devoted to or favoring a particular cause, group, political party, or the like. |
| preemptive |
of or relating to a strike or attack such as a bid in bridge or a military attack, made in anticipation of or to prevent an opposing strike. |
| resolute |
having or showing firmness, determination, or resolve. |
| revivalist |
suited to or aimed at the purpose of bringing back former beliefs, ideas, or practices. |
| symposium |
a conference or meeting on a single topic, usually involving several speakers. |
| veneer |
a superficial outward appearance or show. |