| apocalypse |
any instance of terrible destruction and devastation, especially on a scale that could bring about an end to the world. |
| detonate |
to explode or cause to explode. |
| differentiate |
to distinguish between or among. |
| distillation |
the process of heating a substance to produce a vapor, which is then cooled and condensed, in order to purify, concentrate, or extract components from the substance. |
| gender |
the sex of a person or animal. |
| hallowed |
considered sacred; venerated. |
| incur |
to become liable for or bring upon oneself (usually some unwanted or harmful consequence). |
| inhibit |
to hold back, restrain, prevent, or tend to do so. |
| ominous |
giving a sign of future evil or trouble. |
| profuse |
great in amount or number. |
| propound |
to propose or set forth for consideration. |
| pseudonym |
a false name adopted by someone, especially an author, to conceal his or her identity; pen name. |
| ramshackle |
poorly constructed or in disrepair; rickety. |
| therapeutic |
of, pertaining to, or capable of healing; curative. |
| unqualified |
lacking the appropriate knowledge or qualifications. |