| abasement |
the act of bringing down or the state of being brought down in rank, status, or reputation. |
| albeit |
notwithstanding; even though. |
| broach |
to suggest or mention for the first time; bring up. |
| confederation |
the act or process of confederating or allying. |
| disputation |
the act or process of arguing or debating a topic. |
| enigma |
something puzzling, contradictory, or mysterious; something for which a solution cannot be found. |
| fledgling |
a young bird that has just grown flight feathers or learned to fly. |
| ludicrous |
worthy of mockery; laughable and ridiculous. |
| manifold |
abundant and varied. |
| mettle |
toughness of character; courage. |
| ovation |
a prolonged or enthusiastic episode of applause for someone, as following a performance. |
| permeable |
of a substance, being such that gas or liquid can penetrate or diffuse through it. |
| pittance |
a contemptibly small portion, amount, or payment. |
| profuse |
great in amount or number. |
| stymie |
throw an obstacle in the way of (something or someone); impede; thwart. |