| backlash |
a strong reaction against some prior development, especially political or social change. |
| bequeath |
to leave or dispose of (property) by a will. |
| bevy |
a group of birds or other animals, especially quail or larks. |
| climatic |
of or pertaining to the weather conditions most prevailing in a place. |
| conservationist |
a person who promotes and encourages preservation, especially of natural resources. |
| crux |
an essential, basic, crucial, or pivotal point. |
| delicacy |
something delightful or rare, especially food. |
| disputatious |
inclined to quarrel or provoke argument. |
| indecisive |
not definite or conclusive. |
| lampoon |
an attack through ridicule, as in an essay, cartoon, or comedy; satire. |
| materialistic |
being more greatly concerned with things in the world that can be acquired than with spiritual matters or values. |
| overweening |
particularly forward, vain, and self-promoting. |
| palpitate |
of the heart, to pulsate rapidly; flutter; quiver. |
| preoccupy |
to absorb the entire time or attention of. |
| sinuous |
having many curves or turns. |