| acolyte |
a person who assists a clergyman in religious services, especially Roman Catholic. |
| allure |
to attract strongly by appealing to people's inner wishes; tempt. |
| amphitheater |
an oval or round building with seats rising in rows from an open, central area. Amphitheaters are used for sports and other public events. |
| censure |
to criticize or condemn. |
| despot |
a ruler who has complete power and authority. |
| differentiate |
to distinguish between or among. |
| impasse |
a situation that allows no escape or solution; stalemate. |
| mien |
one's manner or bearing. |
| pessimism |
the belief that events will turn out badly; tendency to expect the worst. |
| propitiate |
to overcome the disfavor or distrust of; conciliate; appease. |
| psyche |
the mental makeup of a person or group. |
| rescind |
to take back or make invalid; revoke. |
| tout |
to publicize flatteringly and boastfully. |
| ungainly |
lacking gracefulness or ease of movement; clumsy; awkward. |
| upshot |
the most important issue, result, or conclusion. |