| affront |
something that is said or done on purpose to be rude or mean. |
| captious |
inclined to petty criticism; faultfinding. |
| culmination |
the highest point; zenith; climax. |
| disproportionate |
having too much of one thing in relation to something else; unbalanced. |
| forage |
food for animals such as horses or cattle. |
| labyrinthine |
complex and intricate to the point of being puzzling. |
| manifesto |
a public statement of principles and intentions, usually by an organized political group or person. |
| pall1 |
an atmosphere of gloom or despair. |
| prospectus |
a written description or summary of a proposed project. |
| revue |
a form of entertainment consisting of a series of songs, comic routines, and dances, often as parodies of current affairs and people. |
| senile |
showing certain characteristics of old age, especially a deterioration of mental faculties or emotional control. |
| short-term |
covering, lasting, or completed in a short period. |
| theocracy |
a form of government in which a god or gods are acknowledged as the ultimate authority. |
| vivacious |
full of life and spirit; animated. |
| wayward |
difficult to control; willfully disobedient. |