| adherent |
one who supports or follows a person, party, principle, or the like (usually followed by "of"). |
| cynicism |
an attitude of doubt or mistrust toward human nature and the possibility of good or selfless motives. |
| fervid |
heated or impassioned; intensely enthusiastic. |
| fictitious |
intended to deceive; not genuine; imaginary. |
| frenetic |
frantic; frenzied. |
| harangue |
a long, vehement, and often pompous speech or piece of writing, especially such a speech delivered in public; tirade. |
| ignominy |
the condition of being in disgrace or dishonor; humiliation. |
| monotone |
speech with little or no change in tone. |
| paraphernalia |
(used with a singular or plural verb) furnishings or equipment, especially that used in a particular job or activity. |
| proficient |
adept or skilled, usually as a result of study or practice. |
| profundity |
that which involves great insight or intellectual depth. |
| secular |
of or concerning the world and material concerns as opposed to religious or spiritual concerns; temporal. |
| solemnize |
to carry out the formalities of performance required by (an occasion). |
| splice |
to join (two pieces of film, tape, or similar things) at the ends. |
| vociferous |
crying out, especially in protest; vocal; clamorous. |