| analogous |
similar or corresponding in some particular manner. |
| annals |
a chronological record of events, usually year by year. |
| castigate |
to punish or rebuke, as with severe public criticism; chastise. |
| climatic |
of or pertaining to the weather conditions most prevailing in a place. |
| demoralize |
to weaken or destroy the confidence, courage, spirit, or morale of. |
| frivolous |
unworthy of serious consideration or merit; trivial or silly. |
| heretofore |
prior to this time; before now. |
| indubitable |
without question; certain. |
| lummox |
(informal) someone who is especially clumsy, slow, and unintelligent. |
| proclivity |
a natural tendency or inclination; propensity or predisposition. |
| prototype |
an original model on which later stages or forms are based or developed. |
| realign |
to come to a new relationship or set of alliances, as countries or political factions. |
| repertory |
a stock of skills, talents, or performing pieces; repertoire. |
| seamy |
disreputable; sordid. |
| synoptic |
forming a summary or overview. |