| bane |
something or someone that causes ruin or great trouble. |
| denunciation |
the act of verbally condemning or attacking. |
| flail |
to cause to move wildly. |
| forestall |
to prevent or hinder by taking action beforehand. |
| gingerly |
in a careful or cautious manner; warily. |
| hallowed |
considered sacred; venerated. |
| jingoism |
aggressive nationalism and patriotism, especially as directed against foreign countries. |
| marquee |
a canopy or a covering like a roof over the entrance to a building. The marquee over a theater shows the title of the current play or film and sometimes the names of the actors. |
| patriarch |
a man who is the leader of a family or tribe. |
| patrician |
of, concerning, or belonging to an aristocratic class. |
| psychiatrist |
a medical doctor who treats people with mental and emotional illnesses. |
| regent |
one who governs in place of a disabled or underage ruler. |
| repertory |
a stock of skills, talents, or performing pieces; repertoire. |
| solemnity |
the condition or quality of being grave or serious. |
| virtuoso |
a person who demonstrates exceptional ability, style, or skill, especially in music. |