| allure |
to attract strongly by appealing to people's inner wishes; tempt. |
| backlash |
a strong reaction against some prior development, especially political or social change. |
| befall |
to happen to. |
| centennial |
having to do with a one hundredth anniversary. |
| complement |
to go well with, complete, or perfect. |
| egoism |
the tendency to evaluate everything in relation to one's own interests; self-centeredness. |
| garish |
marked by excessive or tasteless color or decoration; gaudy; flashy. |
| heresy |
a religious belief or doctrine not in keeping with the established doctrine of a church, especially the rejection of or dissent from any aspect of Roman Catholic Church dogma by a baptized church member. |
| inundate |
to cover or overspread with water, especially a very large amount; flood. |
| maternal |
of, having to do with, or like a mother. |
| penitent |
feeling or showing sorrow or regret for having done wrong. |
| rambunctious |
wildly or uncontrollably active; difficult to control; boisterous. |
| secretive |
tending to secrecy. |
| vindicate |
to free from an accusation, suspicion, or doubt by indisputable proof. |
| virtuoso |
a person who demonstrates exceptional ability, style, or skill, especially in music. |