| blasphemy |
disrespect or irreverence toward something considered sacred or inviolable, especially God. |
| boor |
a rough-mannered or insensitive person. |
| conscription |
compulsory enrollment in military service. |
| dignitary |
one who holds a high office or rank. |
| fiscal |
pertaining to public or governmental finances. |
| foreshadow |
to signal or indicate beforehand; presage; prefigure. |
| forthcoming |
about to appear or happen. |
| jingoism |
aggressive nationalism and patriotism, especially as directed against foreign countries. |
| manipulate |
to handle or operate skillfully with the hands. |
| modulate |
to vary the loudness, pitch, intensity, or tone of; especially soften or tone down. |
| monotone |
speech with little or no change in tone. |
| mote |
a fine particle of dust; speck. |
| obscene |
offensive and not decent. |
| tussle |
to fight or struggle roughly or energetically; scuffle. |
| verity |
the quality or condition of being true or real. |