| assert |
to state with force or confidence. |
| despondent |
low in spirits; unhappy, depressed, or dejected. |
| envision |
to picture or visualize in the mind; imagine. |
| extremist |
a person who takes a radical stand and encourages radical action or thinking, especially in politics. |
| formerly |
in the past; in a time before now. |
| grieve |
to feel great sadness; mourn. |
| inanimate |
not having or showing the characteristics associated with life; lifeless. |
| infuse |
to fill or inspire. |
| irritate |
to anger or bother. |
| menace |
that which presents a danger or threat. |
| momentum |
strength of movement. |
| mystify |
to confuse or puzzle, often on purpose. |
| pith |
weightiness, significance, or importance. |
| remorse |
a feeling of guilt and real sorrow over having done something wrong. |
| torrent |
a heavy flow of water with a strong current, such as a rushing stream, a flood, or a heavy rainfall. |