| adulation |
extreme or excessive praise. |
| bulwark |
a wall or wall-like structure, often made of earth and used for defense; rampart. |
| constrain |
to keep within tight restrictions; confine. |
| cubicle |
any very small room or partitioned space, as in an office or dormitory. |
| discordant |
in conflict or disagreement. |
| heartrending |
causing or expressing deep sorrow or anguish. |
| incisive |
marked by clear, penetrating thought; sharp. |
| inexorable |
not subject to change by any force or influence; unyielding or unrelenting. |
| labyrinthine |
complex and intricate to the point of being puzzling. |
| lampoon |
an attack through ridicule, as in an essay, cartoon, or comedy; satire. |
| loquacious |
given to talking much or excessively; garrulous. |
| potency |
the condition of being strong in effect or powerful. |
| readjust |
to adapt oneself anew. |
| respite |
a period of rest, especially from something difficult or unpleasant. |
| sally |
a sudden forward attack or rush from a defensive position by a military force. |