| auspicious |
likely to be followed by favorable events. |
| demean1 |
to lower in esteem, stature, or dignity; degrade. |
| desecration |
the act of or an instance of violating the sacredness of something. |
| discursive |
ranging over numerous topics, especially in an orderly or coherent way. |
| escalation |
increase in amount, scope, or intensity. |
| inane |
devoid of meaning or substance; nonsensical. |
| indiscriminate |
lacking in judgment and discernment; making no distinctions. |
| insolence |
rude or impudent behavior or speech. |
| palatable |
acceptable or pleasing to the sense of taste. |
| preemptive |
of or relating to a strike or attack such as a bid in bridge or a military attack, made in anticipation of or to prevent an opposing strike. |
| prostrate |
to lie or throw (oneself) flat on the ground, especially face down in an act of humility, worship, or the like. |
| psyche |
the mental makeup of a person or group. |
| purge |
to free or rid (usually followed by "of" or "from"). |
| requisite |
required or essential. |
| skirmish |
a minor or preliminary battle between small military units. |