| apocalypse |
any instance of terrible destruction and devastation, especially on a scale that could bring about an end to the world. |
| cater |
to supply food or other service. |
| cozen |
to deceive or trick; swindle. |
| desecration |
the act of or an instance of violating the sacredness of something. |
| disband |
of an organized group, to break up or disperse. |
| esoteric |
understood or known only by a few persons who have special training, access, or interests. |
| infatuation |
the condition of being deprived of judgment by an irrational or foolish attachment to someone or something. |
| influx |
the act or an instance of flowing in. |
| misnomer |
an incorrect or inappropriate name. |
| nascent |
coming into being or starting to develop. |
| ovation |
a prolonged or enthusiastic episode of applause for someone, as following a performance. |
| penchant |
a strong liking for or inclination towards something. |
| scrutinize |
to look at closely and carefully, with attention to detail. |
| temporize |
to be indecisive or delay acting, as in order to gain time or avoid conflict. |
| unvaried |
marked by a lack of diversity; never changing. |