| contention |
a point asserted in argument or debate. |
| decimation |
the act of destroying a large part or number of something. |
| eulogize |
to speak or write high praise of, or make a formal tribute to (usually a dead person). |
| fitful |
occurring at irregular intervals. |
| hydraulic |
of, concerning, operated by, or moved by water or another liquid under pressure. |
| infinitesimal |
of a thing or quantity, too small to be measured or calculated. |
| nonconformity |
refusal or failure to adjust one's behavior and actions to accord or comply with societal customs, values, or the like. |
| penance |
an act of punishment or self-discipline voluntarily undergone to show regret at having done something wrong. |
| personify |
to be a perfect or typical example of; embody. |
| privation |
lack of necessities or common comforts of life. |
| repercussion |
(usually plural) a result or effect of an action or event, often occurring indirectly or unexpectedly. |
| sermonize |
to preach, or to speak as if doing so. |
| sheathe |
to put in a tight, protective case. |
| supremacy |
ultimate power or authority. |
| uniformity |
the state or quality of being uniform; overall sameness. |