| backlash |
a strong reaction against some prior development, especially political or social change. |
| bauble |
a showy or gaudy trinket or ornament of little value. |
| compatriot |
a fellow citizen. |
| entrench |
to establish firmly and unchangeably. |
| formidable |
exceptionally difficult; daunting. |
| gingerly |
in a careful or cautious manner; warily. |
| intrusion |
the act of entering or thrusting oneself in when not invited or welcomed. |
| manacle |
a metal fetter like a bracelet, usually one of a pair linked by a chain, used to shackle the wrists; handcuff. |
| misdeed |
an unacceptable, evil, or illegal act. |
| nominal |
in name alone. |
| pall1 |
an atmosphere of gloom or despair. |
| pedantry |
the act or practice, or an instance, of flaunting one's learnedness or of being overly insistent on scholarly formalities or details. |
| spellbind |
to hold fascinated, as by magicl; enchant. |
| synchronize |
to cause to occur, move, or operate at the same time or rate. |
| vanquish |
to subdue or defeat by or as if by greater force; conquer; overcome. |