| abasement |
the act of bringing down or the state of being brought down in rank, status, or reputation. |
| depict |
to show, describe, or portray in a painting, sculpture, or written work. |
| dissimilar |
not alike; different. |
| efficacy |
the ability to produce desired results; effectiveness. |
| estimable |
worthy of respect or admiration. |
| infighting |
conflict or rivalry, often concealed, within an organization or group. |
| itinerary |
a detailed plan of travel. |
| maturation |
the act or process of becoming fully grown or developed, in structure, behavior, or the like. |
| perverse |
stubbornly opposed to what is expected or requested of one, or marked by or inclined toward such an attitude. |
| preclude |
to prevent from happening by means of prior action or previously established condition. |
| promontory |
a high cliff that sticks out into a large body of water or that rises above an area of lower land. |
| skepticism |
distrust or disbelief, or a general tendency to doubt and question. |
| throe |
(usually plural) any convulsive or anguished struggle, or great exertion. |
| utilitarian |
of, concerning, or aiming at usefulness. |
| vituperate |
to condemn sharply; blame; berate. |