| acclaim |
to show enthusiastic approval of. |
| claimant |
one who alleges something to be true or demands something as one's right. |
| despot |
a ruler who has complete power and authority. |
| dissipate |
to cause to disappear by, or as though by, dispersing or dissolving. |
| fiscal |
pertaining to public or governmental finances. |
| imperceptible |
so gradual or subtle as to be unnoticed or unnoticeable. |
| obsession |
that which preoccupies one's mind or emotions excessively or abnormally. |
| palpitate |
of the heart, to pulsate rapidly; flutter; quiver. |
| preponderance |
superiority in amount, strength, significance, weight, or the like. |
| retard |
to cause (growth, development, or the like) to be slow or incomplete; stunt. |
| reticent |
reluctant to speak; not given to frequent speech; restrained; shy. |
| revivalist |
suited to or aimed at the purpose of bringing back former beliefs, ideas, or practices. |
| skeptical |
having or showing doubt; questioning. |
| transgression |
the act or an instance of violating a law, religious commandment, or the like; sin; crime; trespass. |
| uncomplicated |
not difficult to understand or deal with; simple; straightforward. |