| albeit |
notwithstanding; even though. |
| bauble |
a showy or gaudy trinket or ornament of little value. |
| compulsion |
coercion or constraint; act of using force to bring about another's action. |
| cosmic |
of or relating to the universe. |
| crux |
an essential, basic, crucial, or pivotal point. |
| dogged |
persistent or stubborn. |
| impeach |
to accuse a person in public office of wrong or improper conduct. |
| imperceptible |
so gradual or subtle as to be unnoticed or unnoticeable. |
| incantation |
the words or sounds that are uttered or chanted as part of a magical ritual or spell, or the act of uttering such words or sounds. |
| latent |
present but not yet apparent, developed, or operative. |
| prevalent |
generally accepted; pervasive; widespread. |
| profuse |
great in amount or number. |
| repartee |
a quick, clever reply; witty retort. |
| tempestuous |
characterized by disturbance or commotion; stormy; turbulent. |
| turbid |
clouded or murky because of stirred-up particles or sediment; muddy. |