| acclaim |
to show enthusiastic approval of. |
| alienate |
to cause to become unfriendly or averse; estrange. |
| backlash |
a strong reaction against some prior development, especially political or social change. |
| bulwark |
a wall or wall-like structure, often made of earth and used for defense; rampart. |
| constituent |
forming a part of something. |
| execrable |
of very poor quality; extremely inferior. |
| havoc |
ruin or devastation. |
| hegemony |
predominance of one country or social group over others by virtue of leadership or influence. |
| incur |
to become liable for or bring upon oneself (usually some unwanted or harmful consequence). |
| petite |
of a girl or woman, short and slender. |
| resplendent |
full of splendor; radiant; shining. |
| senile |
showing certain characteristics of old age, especially a deterioration of mental faculties or emotional control. |
| skiff |
a small, light boat that may have sails but can be rowed by one oarsman. |
| vagrant |
one who lacks a permanent home and wanders from place to place; nomad; tramp. |
| wayward |
difficult to control; willfully disobedient. |