| apocalypse |
any instance of terrible destruction and devastation, especially on a scale that could bring about an end to the world. |
| discontinuance |
the act of stopping or condition of being stopped; interruption. |
| dossier |
a set of papers or documents that provide detailed information on a particular person or subject. |
| fodder |
feed for farm animals, such as stalks of corn cut and mixed with hay. |
| humbug |
something without substance or meaning, such as an idea or argument; nonsense. |
| languid |
lacking or not showing strength, energy, or spirit; weak, slow, or listless. |
| modulate |
to vary the loudness, pitch, intensity, or tone of; especially soften or tone down. |
| quiescent |
in a state of inaction or rest; dormant. |
| reformatory |
a corrective institution for disciplining and re-educating young offenders. |
| rejoinder |
a response to a reply; retort. |
| repress |
to restrain or prevent the expression of (feelings, utterances, or the like). |
| sinuous |
having many curves or turns. |
| tincture |
an alcohol solution containing a medicinal substance. |
| turgid |
overwrought in language or style; too solemn or too ornate; inflated; bombastic. |
| witticism |
a clever, often perceptive joke, insult, or saying. |