| backlash |
a strong reaction against some prior development, especially political or social change. |
| bevy |
a group of birds or other animals, especially quail or larks. |
| coercive |
using threats, intimidation, or force to persuade or pressure someone to do something. |
| cognate |
having a common origin, as languages. |
| drivel |
foolish or silly speech or ideas. |
| fraternal |
of, related to, or like a brother or brothers. |
| myriad |
of or constituting a great but unspecified number; numberless. |
| naysayer |
a person who refuses, denies, or opposes, especially because of cynicism or pessimism. |
| parable |
a very short story told to teach a moral or religious lesson. |
| raconteur |
one who is talented in storytelling. |
| redouble |
to make twice as great; renew more vigorously; intensify. |
| resurgent |
surging or rising once again; coming back. |
| socialite |
one who is prominent in fashionable social circles. |
| sundry |
of various kinds; miscellaneous. |
| verve |
energetic enthusiasm; liveliness. |