| acclamation |
enthusiastic applause; loud expression of approval. |
| bane |
something or someone that causes ruin or great trouble. |
| concourse |
a large open space, as in a railway station, where many people pass or gather. |
| defer1 |
to not do until later; put off; delay. |
| exuberance |
the condition or quality of being vigorously happy or high-spirited. |
| figurative |
not meant to be interpreted in a literal way; metaphorical. |
| inconsequential |
having no significant effect or result; not important. |
| inopportune |
occurring at an undesirable or unreasonable time. |
| omnipotent |
possessing infinite power; all-powerful. |
| podium |
a raised platform, as for a speaker or orchestra conductor; dais. |
| proscribe |
to make illegal or prohibit. |
| pseudonym |
a false name adopted by someone, especially an author, to conceal his or her identity; pen name. |
| quizzical |
expressing doubt, confusion, or questioning; puzzled. |
| revitalize |
to bring new life to. |
| sultry |
uncomfortably hot and humid. |