| acclaim |
to show enthusiastic approval of. |
| anathema |
something or someone despised or cursed. |
| correlate |
to have a causal, complementary, parallel, or reciprocal relationship. |
| culmination |
the highest point; zenith; climax. |
| elixir |
a sweetened, aromatic solution of alcohol and water used as a vehicle for medicines. |
| insecurity |
the condition or quality of having insufficient protection or not being safe. |
| permissive |
allowing much, often excessive, freedom of behavior; lenient. |
| pivotal |
critically important or crucial; on which something is contingent. |
| reorganize |
to reestablish or arrange anew. |
| replete |
well-supplied; full (usually followed by "with"). |
| somnolent |
sleepy or drowsy. |
| stasis |
the state of equilibrium or balance between opposing forces; motionlessness. |
| stymie |
throw an obstacle in the way of (something or someone); impede; thwart. |
| unassailable |
not open to attack, doubt, or denial. |
| wheedle |
to try to persuade or influence by coaxing or flattery; cajole. |