affluent |
having a lot of money; rich; wealthy. |
ambivalence |
the presence of conflicting feelings, such as love and hate, toward a person, thing, or situation. |
convoke |
to summon to an assembly; marshal. |
eventuality |
something that might happen; contingent occurrence. |
irreverent |
not having or showing respect. |
mettlesome |
spirited or courageous. |
orthodox |
of, having to do with, or following what is believed or practiced by most other people. |
pathological |
afflicted with or caused by a physical or especially a mental disorder. |
pilgrimage |
a usually long trip undertaken for religious purposes, such as to visit a holy place. |
pollinate |
to move or carry pollen to a plant, causing the seeds to be fertilized. |
protract |
to extend in time; prolong. |
rancor |
bitter, continuing resentment; hatred. |
regurgitate |
to surge or pour back or out, especially from of a place of containment, as gases, liquids, or undigested food. |
sally |
a sudden forward attack or rush from a defensive position by a military force. |
sequel |
what follows afterwards, such as the next event in a series, especially as it arises from previous events. |