| bulwark |
a wall or wall-like structure, often made of earth and used for defense; rampart. |
| dint |
force or impact. |
| egotist |
a conceited person; braggart. |
| foreshadow |
to signal or indicate beforehand; presage; prefigure. |
| impenetrable |
impossible to enter; impervious. |
| insubstantial |
lacking firmness or solidity; slight. |
| parable |
a very short story told to teach a moral or religious lesson. |
| paraphernalia |
(used with a singular or plural verb) furnishings or equipment, especially that used in a particular job or activity. |
| potentate |
a person of great power, such as a ruler. |
| prepossess |
to inspire or impress favorably beforehand. |
| repercussion |
(usually plural) a result or effect of an action or event, often occurring indirectly or unexpectedly. |
| retaliate |
to strike back; take revenge. |
| retinue |
a group of attendants or other employees who accompany a prominent person. |
| symposium |
a conference or meeting on a single topic, usually involving several speakers. |
| zealous |
characterized by, showing, or filled with an intense enthusiasm, as toward a cause, purpose, or activity. |