| abasement |
the act of bringing down or the state of being brought down in rank, status, or reputation. |
| adversary |
a person, group, or thing that is against another; opponent; enemy. |
| amalgam |
a mixture of diverse components. |
| climatic |
of or pertaining to the weather conditions most prevailing in a place. |
| credulity |
an inclination to believe or trust, especially without sufficient basis or evidence; gullibility. |
| devious |
not the straightest, most direct way; winding; roundabout. |
| interloper |
a person who intrudes in the affairs of others; meddler. |
| lobbyist |
one who attempts, on behalf of a special interest group, to influence the way legislators vote. |
| mediation |
the act or process of mediating between two disputing or disagreeing parties to bring about a resolution; arbitration. |
| nihilism |
the belief that existence has no meaning or purpose. |
| obituary |
a printed announcement of a person's death, usually including a brief biography and information about funeral arrangements. |
| pivotal |
critically important or crucial; on which something is contingent. |
| profane |
irreverent or irreligious; blasphemous. |
| sojourn |
to live for a short time in a place; stay temporarily. |
| virtuoso |
a person who demonstrates exceptional ability, style, or skill, especially in music. |