affectation |
falseness or superficiality of appearance or behavior; pretense. |
hydraulic |
of, concerning, operated by, or moved by water or another liquid under pressure. |
incense2 |
to make very angry. |
invocation |
the act or process of calling out to a god, muse, or the like, for help, support, or inspiration. |
omnipotent |
possessing infinite power; all-powerful. |
propitiate |
to overcome the disfavor or distrust of; conciliate; appease. |
reminiscence |
something that is remembered; memory or impression. |
revue |
a form of entertainment consisting of a series of songs, comic routines, and dances, often as parodies of current affairs and people. |
sheathe |
to put in a tight, protective case. |
supercilious |
showing an arrogant disregard, as a look, manner, or person. |
titanic |
having enormous size, strength, or power; colossal; huge. |
tumult |
the noise and commotion of a large crowd; uproar. |
venial |
able to be excused, pardoned, or forgiven, as a minor error, offense, or sin. (Cf. mortal.) |
vertigo |
a sensation of unsteadiness or dizziness, such that one's surroundings seem to be whirling around. |
volatile |
rapidly changeable, especially tending to become violent. |