| ascendant |
moving upward; rising. |
| brandish |
to wave or shake (something such as a weapon) in a threatening or agitated manner. |
| consequential |
coming after as an outcome or result. |
| degenerate |
to decline from an original or former condition; change for the worse in nature or quality; deteriorate. |
| dissuade |
to urge or convince not to do something. |
| edict |
an order or decree proclaimed by a ruler or other of high authority. |
| enumerate |
to name or list one by one. |
| exhilaration |
intense high spirits. |
| opprobrium |
a condition of disgrace or shame; ignominy. |
| persevere |
to continue steadfastly in a task or course of action or hold steadfastly to a belief or commitment, especially when met with opposition or difficulties; persist. |
| ribald |
characterized by or using rude, coarse, or vulgar language or humor. |
| ricochet |
to bounce or skip off a surface at an angle; rebound. |
| tertiary |
third in order, rank, importance, degree, or the like. |
| venerate |
to treat or regard with great respect, honor, or reverence. |
| virtuoso |
a person who demonstrates exceptional ability, style, or skill, especially in music. |