| bifurcation |
the act or result of dividing into two branches, or the state of being so divided. |
| cataract |
a large waterfall. |
| circumstantial |
relevant but not essential; incidental. |
| collusion |
action undertaken in secret partnership or collaboration, usually for illicit purposes. |
| crossbreed |
to cause (a hybrid organism) to be produced by mating two different varieties of the same species. |
| dignitary |
one who holds a high office or rank. |
| invincible |
too strong to be defeated. |
| magnate |
someone of exceptional power, wealth, or influence, especially in business. |
| perturb |
to cause great disturbance in (the mind); agitate or worry. |
| ramification |
a consequence or related aspect of something; offshoot. |
| repressive |
acting or tending to restrain or subdue. |
| respite |
a period of rest, especially from something difficult or unpleasant. |
| sagacity |
the quality of having keen judgment and common sense; wisdom. |
| soliloquy |
an act of talking or a speech by one who is, or is considered to be, alone. |
| unconscionable |
not restrained or guided by a concern for what is right and just; unprincipled. |