| convergent |
tending to move toward a common point or intersection. |
| crux |
an essential, basic, crucial, or pivotal point. |
| desecration |
the act of or an instance of violating the sacredness of something. |
| disincline |
to cause to be unwilling or reluctant. |
| infelicity |
the quality or condition of being inappropriate, or unfortunate in the given circumstances. |
| malevolent |
wishing or doing evil to others; ill-willed; malicious. |
| muse |
to think about something silently or for a long time. |
| observable |
able to be seen; visible. |
| patronage |
the financial or other support given to a business establishment by its customers or clients. |
| penitent |
feeling or showing sorrow or regret for having done wrong. |
| repressive |
acting or tending to restrain or subdue. |
| ruddy |
reddish; rosy. |
| senile |
showing certain characteristics of old age, especially a deterioration of mental faculties or emotional control. |
| splice |
to join (two pieces of film, tape, or similar things) at the ends. |
| transcendent |
going beyond the ordinary; surpassing; extraordinary. |