| aftermath |
the result or consequence of an event. |
| coerce |
to persuade or pressure (a person) to do something by using threats, intimidation, or the like. |
| cogitate |
to think over something carefully or at length. |
| decadent |
tending to indulge in sensual pleasures; hedonistic. |
| iconoclastic |
attacking or breaking away from established traditions, beliefs, or values. |
| lieu |
the place formerly occupied by something or someone. |
| maturation |
the act or process of becoming fully grown or developed, in structure, behavior, or the like. |
| partake |
to take part; participate (usually followed by "in"). |
| perjury |
the crime of telling a lie in a court after promising under oath to tell the truth. |
| pertinent |
having to do with or connected to a subject; relevant. |
| petulant |
showing or inclined to show sudden or unreasonable irritation, impatience, or ill temper; peevish or sulky. |
| reminiscent |
having qualities or characteristics that remind one of someone or something (usually followed by "of"). |
| schematic |
of, pertaining to, or formed like an outline or diagram. |
| serendipity |
lucky coincidence or accidental discovery of something pleasant or valuable. |
| stymie |
throw an obstacle in the way of (something or someone); impede; thwart. |