| climactic |
pertaining to, reaching, or being the point of highest interest or intensity in a series of increasingly important points or events. |
| coercive |
using threats, intimidation, or force to persuade or pressure someone to do something. |
| egotist |
a conceited person; braggart. |
| hoodwink |
to trick, deceive, or dupe. |
| ire |
anger or wrath. |
| possessive |
having a strong desire to own and keep things. |
| regale |
to entertain or delight, as with humorous tales. |
| reminiscent |
having qualities or characteristics that remind one of someone or something (usually followed by "of"). |
| resurrection |
a return to life after death. |
| skepticism |
distrust or disbelief, or a general tendency to doubt and question. |
| stockpile |
a supply of items accumulated and maintained for future use. |
| throe |
(usually plural) any convulsive or anguished struggle, or great exertion. |
| tolerable |
capable of being put up with or endured. |
| turbulence |
commotion, violent disorder, or unrest. |
| wreak |
to carry out or cause. |