| abrade |
to rub away by friction; erode. |
| adversary |
a person, group, or thing that is against another; opponent; enemy. |
| amphitheater |
an oval or round building with seats rising in rows from an open, central area. Amphitheaters are used for sports and other public events. |
| annihilate |
to destroy completely. |
| cabal |
a small group of people engaged in a secret plot, usually of a political nature. |
| canvass |
to conduct a survey of; poll. |
| dialectical |
of or using logical analysis or argument that reveals and resolves opposing ideas or contradictions. |
| ennui |
a general feeling of boredom and dissatisfaction, especially with all aspects of life. |
| intemperance |
lack of restraint in the indulgence of an appetite, especially the consumption of alcohol. |
| odious |
provoking or deserving of hatred; loathsome or repellent. |
| reclaim |
to recover the use of (land areas) by draining, hydrating, or otherwise reconditioning so that the land can be used for agriculture or other purposes. |
| scourge |
someone or something that inflicts punishment or causes suffering or destruction. |
| skepticism |
distrust or disbelief, or a general tendency to doubt and question. |
| undermine |
to gradually, secretly, or imperceptibly weaken and destroy. |
| wan |
very pale. |