| bifurcation |
the act or result of dividing into two branches, or the state of being so divided. |
| cordon |
a chain of guards or military stations forming a defense or containment line around an area. |
| crux |
an essential, basic, crucial, or pivotal point. |
| dub1 |
to name or call. |
| duplicitous |
deceitful, treacherous, or double-dealing. |
| elitist |
believing in, supporting, or promoting the superiority of a select or privileged group. |
| execrable |
of very poor quality; extremely inferior. |
| invalidate |
to deprive a claim of force or effect by negating its factual or legal basis. |
| jingoism |
aggressive nationalism and patriotism, especially as directed against foreign countries. |
| materialism |
great or excessive concern with the acquisition of wealth or possessions, especially as opposed to the attainment of spiritual goals. |
| modulate |
to vary the loudness, pitch, intensity, or tone of; especially soften or tone down. |
| montage |
the technique of juxtaposing or superimposing images in a photograph or on motion picture film. |
| probity |
proven trustworthiness; honesty; integrity. |
| temperamental |
changeable as to mood, nature, operability, or the like; unpredictable. |
| visage |
the face of a person, statue, or the like, especially in regard to its appearance or expression. |