| astral |
of, concerning, emanating from, or resembling the stars; stellar. |
| backlash |
a strong reaction against some prior development, especially political or social change. |
| corpulent |
fat; portly; obese. |
| dishevel |
to make (hair or clothing) untidy. |
| evanescent |
tending to disappear like vapor; vanishing; fleeting. |
| explicate |
to make clear or explain completely. |
| heartrending |
causing or expressing deep sorrow or anguish. |
| incantation |
the words or sounds that are uttered or chanted as part of a magical ritual or spell, or the act of uttering such words or sounds. |
| infatuation |
the condition of being deprived of judgment by an irrational or foolish attachment to someone or something. |
| philanthropist |
one who engages in charitable activities. |
| realign |
to come to a new relationship or set of alliances, as countries or political factions. |
| recourse |
that which may be turned to for assistance, protection, or a way out of a difficult situation. |
| satire |
a literary or dramatic work that ridicules or derides human vice or foolishness, usually through the use of parody or irony. |
| strident |
harsh-sounding or loud; raucous; grating. |
| waylay |
to attack or accost unexpectedly after lying in wait for. |