| abject |
of the lowest or most wretched kind. |
| backlash |
a strong reaction against some prior development, especially political or social change. |
| contrive |
to plan in a clever way; invent. |
| garish |
marked by excessive or tasteless color or decoration; gaudy; flashy. |
| influx |
the act or an instance of flowing in. |
| interim |
the interval of time between two events. |
| lustrous |
shining; glossy; bright. |
| migratory |
changing habitat or location periodically, as in response to changes in climate or job opportunities. |
| preoccupation |
the state of being completely engrossed or absorbed in thought. |
| proximity |
the condition, quality, or fact of being near or close; nearness. |
| quizzical |
expressing doubt, confusion, or questioning; puzzled. |
| rivulet |
a tiny stream or brook; trickle. |
| sequel |
what follows afterwards, such as the next event in a series, especially as it arises from previous events. |
| superficial |
of, pertaining to, or located on the surface. |
| tentative |
not yet fully developed or definitely decided; provisional. |