| dalliance |
a wasting away of time; loitering; dawdling. |
| equilibrium |
a state of balance between two or more forces. |
| foreshadow |
to signal or indicate beforehand; presage; prefigure. |
| iconoclast |
one who attacks and seeks to break down traditional beliefs and institutions or popular ideas and values. |
| impeach |
to accuse a person in public office of wrong or improper conduct. |
| jingoism |
aggressive nationalism and patriotism, especially as directed against foreign countries. |
| recumbent |
lying down; reclining. |
| resurgent |
surging or rising once again; coming back. |
| retinue |
a group of attendants or other employees who accompany a prominent person. |
| scathing |
harshly condemning; brutal. |
| sedative |
causing tranquillity or calmness. |
| torpid |
dormant or inactive, as in hibernation. |
| truism |
a self-evident statement; platitude. |
| verve |
energetic enthusiasm; liveliness. |
| witticism |
a clever, often perceptive joke, insult, or saying. |