| cathartic |
of or pertaining to a cleansing emotional release. |
| disenfranchise |
to deprive (someone) of a right of citizenship, especially the right to vote. |
| dote |
to have or show too much love or affection (usually followed by "on" or "upon"). |
| exhaustive |
thorough and all-encompassing. |
| incipient |
starting to exist or become apparent; in an early stage of development. |
| incur |
to become liable for or bring upon oneself (usually some unwanted or harmful consequence). |
| inoffensive |
having no insulting or harmful qualities; innocuous. |
| invoke |
to call out to (a god, muse, or the like) for help, support, protection, or inspiration. |
| perseverance |
steadfast continuance in a course of action, task, or belief. |
| philosophy |
the study of the nature of life, truth, knowledge, and other important human matters, |
| predecessor |
a person who holds a position or job before another person. |
| retrograde |
moving or tending to move in a backward direction; retreating. |
| touchstone |
a test or standard by which to evaluate the worth of something. |
| treatise |
a detailed and formal written work, usually dealing systematically with a single theme or subject. |
| vanguard |
the leading or foremost position or part of a movement or force; forefront. |