| adulation |
extreme or excessive praise. |
| coherent |
lumping, holding, or sticking together. |
| convulsion |
a violent, involuntary contraction of the muscles. |
| crossbreed |
to cause (a hybrid organism) to be produced by mating two different varieties of the same species. |
| disinterest |
lack of bias or self-interest; impartiality. |
| graphic |
of or related to pictures or writing such as photography, painting, and printing. |
| hegemony |
predominance of one country or social group over others by virtue of leadership or influence. |
| implode |
to violently collapse or compress inward. |
| magnate |
someone of exceptional power, wealth, or influence, especially in business. |
| mutation |
a sudden, apparently abnormal change or alteration in a genetically determined structure, as opposed to gradual evolutionary change. |
| odium |
hatred, strong dislike, or repugnance. |
| piety |
worshipful devotion to and veneration of God or family. |
| revel |
to feel great pleasure; rejoice (usually followed by "in"). |
| revile |
to speak about or speak to with hostile insults; disparage or abuse. |
| revivalist |
suited to or aimed at the purpose of bringing back former beliefs, ideas, or practices. |