| albeit |
notwithstanding; even though. |
| belligerence |
a very aggressive or hostile attitude; warlike nature. |
| catharsis |
in psychotherapy, the bringing of repressed thoughts and feelings to consciousness in order to release emotional tension, or the release itself. |
| erroneous |
containing or based on a mistake; incorrect. |
| glib |
speaking or prone to speak easily and fluently, especially in a careless or thoughtless manner, with little concern for the truth. |
| nihilism |
the belief that existence has no meaning or purpose. |
| ominous |
giving a sign of future evil or trouble. |
| perennial |
lasting throughout the year or for many years. |
| pervade |
to spread or be present everywhere in. |
| populace |
the people who live in a particular place. |
| precedent |
an action that may serve as an example for future acts of the same nature. |
| preposterous |
totally unlikely, unbelievable, or senseless; absurd. |
| quizzical |
expressing doubt, confusion, or questioning; puzzled. |
| truism |
a self-evident statement; platitude. |
| wean |
to cause to be free of a habit, activity, or the like, often by means of a distraction or substitute. |