| broach |
to suggest or mention for the first time; bring up. |
| castigation |
the act of rebuking, severely criticizing, or punishing, especially in a public forum. |
| circumscribe |
to keep within bounds; confine; restrict. |
| culmination |
the highest point; zenith; climax. |
| disproportionate |
having too much of one thing in relation to something else; unbalanced. |
| imperceptible |
so gradual or subtle as to be unnoticed or unnoticeable. |
| indigenous |
being the people or animals that originally lived and may continue to live in a particular country or region. |
| infamy |
evil or shameful reputation. |
| perspicacity |
keenness of mental perception or grasp; astuteness. |
| qualm |
a feeling of guilt or doubt. |
| rabble1 |
a confused and uncontrolled crowd; disorderly mob. |
| sedative |
causing tranquillity or calmness. |
| spate |
a sudden rush, outpouring, or flood. |
| temerity |
reckless or foolish boldness; rash disregard of danger. |
| wreak |
to carry out or cause. |