| aftermath |
the result or consequence of an event. |
| ambivalence |
the presence of conflicting feelings, such as love and hate, toward a person, thing, or situation. |
| chastise |
to punish, often corporally. |
| fallible |
capable of making mistakes; liable to error. |
| gallantry |
admirable courage. |
| homogeneous |
having all parts of the same or a similar type. |
| ideology |
the body of beliefs, symbols, and political and social aims that characterizes a particular group or institution. |
| incur |
to become liable for or bring upon oneself (usually some unwanted or harmful consequence). |
| lackluster |
without brilliance or vitality; dull. |
| liaison |
a communication link between groups or between parts of an organization, or a person or group that performs this function. |
| misjudge |
to hold an unjustified opinion of. |
| ramshackle |
poorly constructed or in disrepair; rickety. |
| resuscitate |
to bring back to life or consciousness; revive. |
| skimp |
to be stingy or very sparing. |
| trenchant |
incisive or penetrating, as perception or wit. |