| apocalypse |
any instance of terrible destruction and devastation, especially on a scale that could bring about an end to the world. |
| cohort |
(often derogatory) a friend or associate. |
| exhaustive |
thorough and all-encompassing. |
| impiety |
lack of reverence or respect, especially for what others consider sacred. |
| irrevocable |
impossible to take back, undo, or cancel. |
| mainstay |
the main support of something. |
| ovation |
a prolonged or enthusiastic episode of applause for someone, as following a performance. |
| palatable |
acceptable or pleasing to the sense of taste. |
| portly |
rather fat; stout. |
| prodigy |
a person, especially a young one, of exceptional talent or ability. |
| rebuff |
to reject, repel, block, or set back. |
| splice |
to join (two pieces of film, tape, or similar things) at the ends. |
| stigma |
a long-lasting mark or stain on one's character or reputation, especially of disgrace or reproach. |
| vacuous |
characterized by lack of intelligence or serious intent; devoid of ideas or emotion. |
| verdant |
green. |