| dispel |
to scatter or drive away in all directions. |
| experimentation |
the act, process, or practice of running tests or trials. |
| facet |
one of the small, flat, polished surfaces of a cut gem. |
| faction |
a group or party within, and often at odds with, a larger organization. |
| ingrate |
an ungrateful person. |
| interim |
the interval of time between two events. |
| onslaught |
a forceful, often sudden, offensive maneuver; attack. |
| perjury |
the crime of telling a lie in a court after promising under oath to tell the truth. |
| perturb |
to cause great disturbance in (the mind); agitate or worry. |
| potent |
having strength; powerful. |
| qualm |
a feeling of guilt or doubt. |
| rhapsody |
a musical composition having an irregular form suggesting improvisation. |
| rile |
to make angry; irritate or annoy. |
| sully |
to make dirty or tarnished. |
| unfrock |
to deprive of priestly status. |