| apocalypse |
any instance of terrible destruction and devastation, especially on a scale that could bring about an end to the world. |
| apogee |
the highest or farthest point. |
| defile1 |
to make unclean, foul, or filthy. |
| dole |
to deal out or distribute (food, money, or the like) in small amounts to needy people (usually followed by "out"). |
| fragility |
the condition of being delicate and easily broken. |
| hone |
to make more effective or adept; perfect. |
| invertebrate |
without a backbone |
| misinterpret |
to comprehend incorrectly; misunderstand. |
| morbid |
in an unhealthy, gloomy mental state; preoccupied with sickness, abnormality, or death. |
| nuptial |
of or relating to a wedding ceremony or to marriage. |
| oracular |
of, like, pertaining to, of having the nature of divine wisdom; prophetic; wise. |
| 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. |
| profusion |
an abundant supply or display. |
| supplant |
to replace (someone or something) especially by dishonest or forceful means. |
| unqualified |
lacking the appropriate knowledge or qualifications. |