| adversary |
a person, group, or thing that is against another; opponent; enemy. |
| contortion |
a straining or twisting by the intellect; mental gymnastics. |
| corpulent |
fat; portly; obese. |
| deviate |
to turn away from a direct course or one that has already been set. |
| entourage |
a group of people who accompany another person as attendants or associates; retinue. |
| harangue |
a long, vehement, and often pompous speech or piece of writing, especially such a speech delivered in public; tirade. |
| heartrending |
causing or expressing deep sorrow or anguish. |
| inept |
lacking skill or aptitude; incompetent. |
| intonation |
the pattern of changes in pitch of the speaking or singing voice. |
| nebulous |
hazy, confused, or indistinct. |
| profess |
to claim or state as true. |
| retribution |
repayment for one's actions, especially punishment for evil. |
| staid |
formal, solemn, and reserved in character. |
| stigma |
a long-lasting mark or stain on one's character or reputation, especially of disgrace or reproach. |
| tribulation |
severe suffering or affliction; distress. |