| agitation |
the condition of being disturbed, anxious, or upset. |
| confound |
to perplex or bewilder; confuse. |
| edict |
an order or decree proclaimed by a ruler or other of high authority. |
| fraternal |
of, related to, or like a brother or brothers. |
| integral |
being an essential part of the whole. |
| juncture |
a particular point in time, especially a point of serious importance or crisis. |
| mien |
one's manner or bearing. |
| motif |
a distinct formal unit such as a design, theme, or musical phrase that may repeat in, dominate, characterize, or be a prominent feature of an aesthetic or decorative work. |
| notoriety |
the condition or quality of being widely known or spoken of, especially for something that is not good. |
| pastoral |
of or relating to the country or country life; rural. |
| prevalent |
generally accepted; pervasive; widespread. |
| scourge |
someone or something that inflicts punishment or causes suffering or destruction. |
| sheathe |
to put in a tight, protective case. |
| tirade |
a long, forceful, or angry speech, often critical or denunciatory in nature; harangue. |
| traduce |
to make malicious or false statements about; slander. |