| adversity |
a condition of trouble or difficulty. |
| apocalypse |
any instance of terrible destruction and devastation, especially on a scale that could bring about an end to the world. |
| climactic |
pertaining to, reaching, or being the point of highest interest or intensity in a series of increasingly important points or events. |
| devious |
not the straightest, most direct way; winding; roundabout. |
| dignitary |
one who holds a high office or rank. |
| dissuade |
to urge or convince not to do something. |
| gubernatorial |
of or pertaining to the office of governor or to a governor. |
| incongruous |
not suitable or fitting; out of place. |
| laud |
to praise. |
| ludicrous |
worthy of mockery; laughable and ridiculous. |
| objectivity |
the quality of being unbiased or without prejudice. |
| prurient |
characterized by or causing lewdness or lust. |
| respite |
a period of rest, especially from something difficult or unpleasant. |
| viscous |
having an adhesive, gluey consistency that resists flow. |
| wizened |
shriveled or dried up. |