| annihilate |
to destroy completely. |
| callous |
not having kindness; not sensitive; having a hard heart. |
| canvass |
to conduct a survey of; poll. |
| compulsive |
driven by an obsession or compulsion. |
| disquiet |
lack of mental calm or peace; anxiety; uneasiness. |
| frenetic |
frantic; frenzied. |
| gesticulation |
the act or an instance of using hand movements, as to add emphasis or expressiveness to speech. |
| mire |
deep, heavy mud or soil. |
| prescriptive |
that prescribes; setting down rules. |
| reminiscent |
having qualities or characteristics that remind one of someone or something (usually followed by "of"). |
| revivalist |
suited to or aimed at the purpose of bringing back former beliefs, ideas, or practices. |
| revue |
a form of entertainment consisting of a series of songs, comic routines, and dances, often as parodies of current affairs and people. |
| spellbind |
to hold fascinated, as by magicl; enchant. |
| supercilious |
showing an arrogant disregard, as a look, manner, or person. |
| supplant |
to replace (someone or something) especially by dishonest or forceful means. |