| absolutist |
of or relating to government by total, unrestrained power. |
| acerbic |
sharp, sour, or harsh in manner, tone, or the like. |
| amorphous |
lacking definite form, shape, or character. |
| decimation |
the act of destroying a large part or number of something. |
| dispel |
to scatter or drive away in all directions. |
| engulf |
to cover entirely, as if by a flood. |
| guile |
deceitfulness, treachery, or skillful cunning; wiliness. |
| hilarity |
noisy or boisterous merriment. |
| intolerant |
not able or not willing to accept different opinions, beliefs, customs, or people; not tolerant. |
| openhanded |
tending to give to others; generous. |
| pilgrimage |
a usually long trip undertaken for religious purposes, such as to visit a holy place. |
| salutary |
having or intended to have a beneficial effect. |
| seemly |
in accord with decency and propriety; suitable; fitting; decorous. |
| sequel |
what follows afterwards, such as the next event in a series, especially as it arises from previous events. |
| tangent |
a line of discussion leading away from the original topic; digression. |