| backlash |
a strong reaction against some prior development, especially political or social change. |
| hermetic |
preventing or sealed to prevent the influx or escape of air; airtight. |
| illicit |
not permitted by custom or law; illegitimate. |
| nomenclature |
a specialized system or set of names and terms used in a particular science, art, or other field of study or training. |
| paltry |
small, trifling, or worthless. |
| raucous |
loud, sharp, and rasping, as, at times, a bird's call or a human's voice or laugh. |
| resplendent |
full of splendor; radiant; shining. |
| resurrection |
a return to life after death. |
| reverential |
characterized by a great respect and awe, mingled with love. |
| stipulate |
to specify or arrange as a condition of an agreement. |
| sundry |
of various kinds; miscellaneous. |
| supremacy |
ultimate power or authority. |
| unregulated |
not subject to rules or constraints. |
| utilitarian |
of, concerning, or aiming at usefulness. |
| wan |
very pale. |