| backlash |
a strong reaction against some prior development, especially political or social change. |
| caucus |
a private meeting of leaders of a political party to choose candidates or determine policy, or such a group itself. |
| complement |
to go well with, complete, or perfect. |
| contemptuous |
feeling or expressing angry disgust, as at something unworthy or wicked; scornful. |
| cozen |
to deceive or trick; swindle. |
| dishevel |
to make (hair or clothing) untidy. |
| heartrending |
causing or expressing deep sorrow or anguish. |
| inherent |
existing in or belonging to something as an essential or inborn part of its nature; innate; intrinsic. |
| meditative |
disposed to, marked by, or indicating contemplation or reflection; deeply thoughtful. |
| pallor |
unnatural lack of color, especially of the face. |
| perverse |
stubbornly opposed to what is expected or requested of one, or marked by or inclined toward such an attitude. |
| regale |
to entertain or delight, as with humorous tales. |
| singe |
to burn slightly on the surface, end, or edge. |
| uncontrolled |
acting or continuing, or allowed to act or continue, without constraint, regulation, or opposition. |
| wrest |
to take away with, or as if with, a twist or pull. |