| cacophonous |
characterized by a discordant, sometimes unpleasant, mixture of sounds. |
| chastise |
to punish, often corporally. |
| circumstantial |
relevant but not essential; incidental. |
| equable |
not varying extremely or suddenly; uniform; stable. |
| incantation |
the words or sounds that are uttered or chanted as part of a magical ritual or spell, or the act of uttering such words or sounds. |
| interdependent |
relying on or needing one another. |
| manifest |
to show plainly; display; demonstrate. |
| petulant |
showing or inclined to show sudden or unreasonable irritation, impatience, or ill temper; peevish or sulky. |
| preoccupy |
to absorb the entire time or attention of. |
| retrospect |
reflection on the past or on past events or achievements. |
| rudiment |
(often plural) something in an initial, imperfect, or undeveloped form. |
| solace |
comfort or consolation in times of sorrow or suffering. |
| succinct |
briefly but clearly stated; concise. |
| wend |
to go along or proceed on (one's way). |
| zenith |
the highest point; peak. |