| bane |
something or someone that causes ruin or great trouble. |
| conflagration |
a large, damaging fire. |
| credential |
something that entitles one to confidence, credit, privilege, or authority. |
| despot |
a ruler who has complete power and authority. |
| dirge |
a song or hymn for a funeral or memorial for the dead. |
| equinox |
either of the two times during the year when the sun's rays are perpendicular to the earth's equator, occurring in March and September. During the equinox, day and night are both 12 hours long all over the world. |
| fetid |
having a foul odor; stinking. |
| importune |
to pester with insistent demands or requests. |
| insurrection |
an act or instance of open rebellion against a government or other authority; uprising. |
| lustrous |
shining; glossy; bright. |
| magnitude |
size or extent. |
| plebeian |
in ancient Roman society, of or belonging to the class of commoners; not patrician. |
| reiterate |
to say again. |
| reverential |
characterized by a great respect and awe, mingled with love. |
| virtuoso |
a person who demonstrates exceptional ability, style, or skill, especially in music. |