| apocalypse |
any instance of terrible destruction and devastation, especially on a scale that could bring about an end to the world. |
| atrophy |
a gradual wasting away of a body part, especially from insufficient use or nourishment. |
| detonate |
to explode or cause to explode. |
| elitist |
believing in, supporting, or promoting the superiority of a select or privileged group. |
| epoch |
an important period in human history. |
| imperturbable |
not easily excited or disturbed; calm. |
| libel |
in law, written or printed matter that is false, damages a person's reputation or material well-being, and arises from malice or extreme negligence. |
| mendacity |
a tendency to lie; untruthfulness. |
| psyche |
the mental makeup of a person or group. |
| repercussion |
(usually plural) a result or effect of an action or event, often occurring indirectly or unexpectedly. |
| sedate |
composed and dignified. |
| serenity |
the condition or quality of being untroubled, peaceful, or tranquil. |
| stagnate |
to be or become motionless, fouled, or lacking in energy, originality, or development. |
| sycophant |
one that flatters and fawns over superiors in order to get favors or advance his or her position; toady. |
| unfrock |
to deprive of priestly status. |