| allude |
to mention (usually followed by "to"). |
| amalgam |
a mixture of diverse components. |
| amalgamation |
the act, process, or result of combining two or more, often disparate, things. |
| churl |
a rude or vulgar person. |
| contrive |
to plan in a clever way; invent. |
| culminate |
to arrive at a climax or conclusion (usually followed by "in"). |
| degenerate |
to decline from an original or former condition; change for the worse in nature or quality; deteriorate. |
| guile |
deceitfulness, treachery, or skillful cunning; wiliness. |
| hegemony |
predominance of one country or social group over others by virtue of leadership or influence. |
| humility |
the quality or state of being humble; modesty about one's status or accomplishments. |
| impetus |
something that urges or impels; a driving force. |
| pertinacious |
tenacious in purpose, opinion, or the like; persevering. |
| sear1 |
to burn or scorch the outside of. |
| stagnate |
to be or become motionless, fouled, or lacking in energy, originality, or development. |
| ubiquitous |
being or appearing to be in all places at the same time; omnipresent. |