| acclaim |
to show enthusiastic approval of. |
| acolyte |
a person who assists a clergyman in religious services, especially Roman Catholic. |
| demagogue |
a leader, especially a speaker or politician, who attempts to persuade and to gain a following by appealing to the emotions and prejudices of the public, rather than by rational argument. |
| enfranchise |
to give the rights of a citizen to, especially the right to vote. |
| excoriate |
to denounce or criticize severely. |
| figurative |
not meant to be interpreted in a literal way; metaphorical. |
| flaunt |
to display ostentatiously; show off. |
| harangue |
a long, vehement, and often pompous speech or piece of writing, especially such a speech delivered in public; tirade. |
| languid |
lacking or not showing strength, energy, or spirit; weak, slow, or listless. |
| protuberance |
that which projects; bulge or bump. |
| quiescent |
in a state of inaction or rest; dormant. |
| reminiscent |
having qualities or characteristics that remind one of someone or something (usually followed by "of"). |
| transgression |
the act or an instance of violating a law, religious commandment, or the like; sin; crime; trespass. |
| unhinge |
to cause to become confused, unbalanced, or deeply disturbed. |
| voluminous |
having or characterized by great size or quantity. |