| bifurcation |
the act or result of dividing into two branches, or the state of being so divided. |
| disaffect |
to cause to lose affection for, loyalty to, or contentment in an idea, a person, or an organization such as a government; alienate. |
| dross |
anything that is worthless or useless; rubbish. |
| euphony |
a pleasing, harmonious quality of sounds, especially words. |
| interdependent |
relying on or needing one another. |
| irreverent |
not having or showing respect. |
| leer |
to give a sideways or nasty look or smile suggestive of malicious or sexual thoughts. |
| resuscitate |
to bring back to life or consciousness; revive. |
| retraction |
a withdrawal or disavowal of an opinion, promise, or the like. |
| retroactive |
going into operation or effect as of a previous date, or in respect to past events or circumstances. |
| semblance |
outward form; appearance. |
| sentient |
having the capacity to receive sensations; able to perceive. |
| sordid |
morally bad; ignoble or base. |
| speculative |
of, pertaining to, or based on conjecture or theorizing. |
| subtlety |
the quality or condition of being difficult to detect or define. |