| apocalypse |
any instance of terrible destruction and devastation, especially on a scale that could bring about an end to the world. |
| attrition |
a gradual erosion of strength or morale. |
| coercive |
using threats, intimidation, or force to persuade or pressure someone to do something. |
| detonate |
to explode or cause to explode. |
| disconcert |
to upset the calm or self-assurance of; ruffle. |
| flippant |
disrespectful or indifferent to someone or something worthy of respect; shallowly humorous. |
| immobile |
standing or holding still; not moving; motionless. |
| insensible |
without normal sensations; unconscious. |
| landlocked |
without any access to the sea. |
| overt |
openly apparent; not concealed. (Cf. covert.) |
| propitiate |
to overcome the disfavor or distrust of; conciliate; appease. |
| psychiatrist |
a medical doctor who treats people with mental and emotional illnesses. |
| quorum |
the number of members that an organization's rules require to attend a meeting in order for voting or other business to take place. |
| sycophant |
one that flatters and fawns over superiors in order to get favors or advance his or her position; toady. |
| tortuous |
changing direction frequently; twisting, winding, or crooked, as a path. |