| allure |
to attract strongly by appealing to people's inner wishes; tempt. |
| annihilate |
to destroy completely. |
| backlash |
a strong reaction against some prior development, especially political or social change. |
| fervid |
heated or impassioned; intensely enthusiastic. |
| fissure |
a narrow crevice or other opening, especially one caused by splitting. |
| fitful |
occurring at irregular intervals. |
| habituate |
to make accustomed to. |
| incongruity |
the condition of being inappropriate or inconsistent. |
| integral |
being an essential part of the whole. |
| lassitude |
lack of mental or physical energy; weariness or listlessness; lethargy. |
| pilgrimage |
a usually long trip undertaken for religious purposes, such as to visit a holy place. |
| prevalent |
generally accepted; pervasive; widespread. |
| quip |
a short, humorous, clever, and often sarcastic utterance. |
| reverent |
characterized by, showing, or feeling great respect and awe mingled with love. |
| vindicate |
to free from an accusation, suspicion, or doubt by indisputable proof. |