| contortion |
a straining or twisting by the intellect; mental gymnastics. |
| detractor |
one who criticizes or disparages an idea, cause, or person to undermine support or popularity. |
| disquiet |
lack of mental calm or peace; anxiety; uneasiness. |
| fidelity |
loyalty or faithfulness to obligations, promises, or those to whom one has made a commitment. |
| incur |
to become liable for or bring upon oneself (usually some unwanted or harmful consequence). |
| ingrain |
to impress (habits, ideas, values, or the like) deeply and firmly in one's nature or mind. |
| lamentable |
deserving to be mourned or regretted; deplorable; unfortunate; disappointing. |
| panache |
a confidently stylish, dashing, or flamboyant manner. |
| protocol |
the proper or agreed upon way of conducting oneself or of doing something. |
| rancorous |
feeling or showing bitter resentment; hateful. |
| semblance |
outward form; appearance. |
| severance |
the act, process, or result of breaking off or separating. |
| spellbind |
to hold fascinated, as by magicl; enchant. |
| transitory |
lasting for only a short time; brief. |
| uncharted |
not recorded on any map; unexplored or unknown, as some geographical area or field of research. |