| brandish |
to wave or shake (something such as a weapon) in a threatening or agitated manner. |
| dilapidated |
fallen into ruin or decay. |
| financier |
a person skilled in or occupied in financial operations, usually on a large scale. |
| gradation |
a gradual almost imperceptible change, especially from one tone or texture to another. |
| harangue |
a long, vehement, and often pompous speech or piece of writing, especially such a speech delivered in public; tirade. |
| implode |
to violently collapse or compress inward. |
| introspection |
examination of one's own thoughts, emotions, and sensations; self-scrutiny. |
| manifest |
to show plainly; display; demonstrate. |
| pertain |
to relate to or have to do with something. |
| puerile |
immature or silly; childish. |
| rabid |
extreme in opinion or action; fanatical. |
| repressive |
acting or tending to restrain or subdue. |
| restive |
unable to remain at rest; impatient or ill at ease, especially under restraint. |
| sect |
any group, especially a religious group such as a denomination, that is united by a common belief, ritual, or the like. |
| tussle |
to fight or struggle roughly or energetically; scuffle. |