| conflagration |
a large, damaging fire. |
| contend |
to struggle; fight against difficulties or opposition. |
| crony |
a close friend or ally (often used pejoratively). |
| enormity |
the quality of surpassing moral limits; offensive or disgraceful character. |
| inconsistency |
an instance of contradiction or illogic. |
| infringe |
to cross established limits; encroach; trespass (usually followed by "on" or "upon"). |
| obliterate |
to erase or make unrecognizable by erasing. |
| ossify |
to become inflexible or rigid, as in thought or behavior. |
| pallid |
pale or whitened; lacking color. |
| paraphernalia |
(used with a singular or plural verb) furnishings or equipment, especially that used in a particular job or activity. |
| posthumous |
beginning, occurring, or continuing after one's death. |
| propitious |
offering favorable circumstances or conditions; opportune; promising. |
| redeem |
to make up for; balance. |
| reiterate |
to say again. |
| unintelligible |
not able to be understood, as spoken or written language. |