| backlash |
a strong reaction against some prior development, especially political or social change. |
| consort |
a wife or husband, especially of a royal personage. |
| dais |
a raised platform for speakers or the seating of special guests. |
| detonate |
to explode or cause to explode. |
| entourage |
a group of people who accompany another person as attendants or associates; retinue. |
| frolicsome |
full of high spirits, gaiety, or merriment; playful. |
| grievous |
causing emotional or physical suffering; painful. |
| impeach |
to accuse a person in public office of wrong or improper conduct. |
| inkling |
a blurry or partial idea or understanding. |
| namesake |
one who has been named after another. |
| perennial |
lasting throughout the year or for many years. |
| rambunctious |
wildly or uncontrollably active; difficult to control; boisterous. |
| recipient |
one who accepts something that has been sent or given, or one who has been awarded something. |
| remuneration |
pay, reward, or compensation. |
| trepidation |
a condition of anxiety or dread; alarm. |