| altercation |
a loud or angry argument or quarrel. |
| annul |
to make nonexistent or ineffective; cancel. |
| convulsion |
a violent, involuntary contraction of the muscles. |
| efficacy |
the ability to produce desired results; effectiveness. |
| fanfare |
a flourish of trumpets, used to mark an entrance or beginning. |
| fatalism |
a belief or doctrine that the events of life are predetermined and cannot be altered by human free will. |
| influx |
the act or an instance of flowing in. |
| inquisition |
an official inquiry, especially for the purpose of enforcing political, social, or religious conformity. |
| meditative |
disposed to, marked by, or indicating contemplation or reflection; deeply thoughtful. |
| peccadillo |
a minor sin or offense, or a slight fault. |
| prowess |
great skill or talent; superior ability. |
| retinue |
a group of attendants or other employees who accompany a prominent person. |
| salient |
extremely noticeable or prominent; conspicuous; important. |
| savory1 |
having a pleasant taste or smell; appetizing. |
| scanty |
barely adequate; meager. |