| breach |
an act of breaking a law or promise. |
| cordon |
a chain of guards or military stations forming a defense or containment line around an area. |
| decorum |
properness of behavior, manner, appearance, or the like; dignity; propriety. |
| guile |
deceitfulness, treachery, or skillful cunning; wiliness. |
| hew |
to follow or obey strictly. |
| laud |
to praise. |
| motif |
a distinct formal unit such as a design, theme, or musical phrase that may repeat in, dominate, characterize, or be a prominent feature of an aesthetic or decorative work. |
| multifaceted |
having several aspects or stages; complex or various. |
| nihilism |
the belief that existence has no meaning or purpose. |
| quintessence |
that which most perfectly describes or typifies something; essence. |
| recalcitrant |
stubbornly disobedient; refractory. |
| recrimination |
an accusation made in response to being accused by another, or the act of countering one accusation with another. |
| rejuvenate |
to restore the vigor, health, or appearance of youth to. |
| resilience |
the ability to resume shape after being pressed or stretched. |
| succor |
help or relief given in time of need. |