| albeit |
notwithstanding; even though. |
| altruistic |
unselfishly devoted to the welfare of others. |
| cosmic |
of or relating to the universe. |
| defeatist |
characterized by an acceptance or expectation of failure. |
| despot |
a ruler who has complete power and authority. |
| encampment |
a place where a rough, temporary living area has been set up. |
| gainsay |
to deny or contradict. |
| idolatry |
unquestioning or excessive devotion or adoration. |
| kinetic |
of, concerning, or caused by motion. |
| liaison |
a communication link between groups or between parts of an organization, or a person or group that performs this function. |
| monologue |
a long speech or reading given by a single speaker. |
| ovation |
a prolonged or enthusiastic episode of applause for someone, as following a performance. |
| quintessence |
that which most perfectly describes or typifies something; essence. |
| regress |
to go back or backwards, as in reverting to an earlier form or stage of development. |
| rivulet |
a tiny stream or brook; trickle. |