| credulity |
an inclination to believe or trust, especially without sufficient basis or evidence; gullibility. |
| crossfire |
a volley of projectiles, especially gunfire, directed at some central point from two separated positions. |
| culmination |
the highest point; zenith; climax. |
| denote |
to be a mark or sign of. |
| expeditious |
prompt and efficient. |
| fragility |
the condition of being delicate and easily broken. |
| impetus |
something that urges or impels; a driving force. |
| indiscretion |
lack of judgment, prudence, or restraint, especially in regard to the rights or feelings of other people. |
| innate |
belonging to or existing in someone or some organism from the time of birth; inborn. |
| irreverent |
not having or showing respect. |
| magnitude |
size or extent. |
| mettle |
toughness of character; courage. |
| preeminent |
surpassing others in importance and prominence; foremost. |
| propitious |
offering favorable circumstances or conditions; opportune; promising. |
| stupefy |
to astound or bedazzle. |