| citadel |
a fortress built on a high place in or near a city. |
| cloak |
a long, loose, outer garment without sleeves. |
| creed |
a set of beliefs held by a person or group. |
| dependence |
the condition of relying on another for help, or to provide what one needs. |
| disdain |
an attitude or display of contempt; scorn. |
| envision |
to picture or visualize in the mind; imagine. |
| foremost |
first or most important; leading. |
| incidence |
the frequency with which something happens or the range over which it occurs. |
| inflict |
to deal out or strike in a physical attack. |
| influential |
having power or authority; able to affect others. |
| notion |
an idea, opinion, or view. |
| seismic |
of, concerning, or resulting from an earthquake. |
| uncertainty |
the condition or quality of being unsure or doubtful. |
| unstable |
likely to change suddenly. |
| widespread |
happening or scattered over a large area. |