| bevy |
a group of birds or other animals, especially quail or larks. |
| deference |
respect for and submission to the desires, opinions, or judgments of another. |
| fraught |
accompanied by; full of, usually something bad or unpleasant. |
| inquisition |
an official inquiry, especially for the purpose of enforcing political, social, or religious conformity. |
| lenient |
not strict with rules; tolerant. |
| migratory |
changing habitat or location periodically, as in response to changes in climate or job opportunities. |
| montage |
the technique of juxtaposing or superimposing images in a photograph or on motion picture film. |
| ovation |
a prolonged or enthusiastic episode of applause for someone, as following a performance. |
| pessimism |
the belief that events will turn out badly; tendency to expect the worst. |
| splice |
to join (two pieces of film, tape, or similar things) at the ends. |
| stipulate |
to specify or arrange as a condition of an agreement. |
| stratagem |
a plan or trick to deceive, surprise, or outwit an opponent, especially as a military maneuver. |
| ubiquitous |
being or appearing to be in all places at the same time; omnipresent. |
| umbrage |
a feeling of offense, irritation, or resentment. |
| verisimilitude |
the appearance or semblance of truth or reality. |