| backlash |
a strong reaction against some prior development, especially political or social change. |
| delectable |
extremely pleasing to the taste; delicious. |
| epitaph |
on a gravestone or tomb, an inscription commemorating the dead person. |
| gallantry |
admirable courage. |
| increment |
a rise or addition in number or value, often small. |
| ingrate |
an ungrateful person. |
| inquisition |
an official inquiry, especially for the purpose of enforcing political, social, or religious conformity. |
| negligible |
so small or unimportant as to be of no account; trifling or insignificant. |
| nonpartisan |
not influenced or determined by the policies or interests of a political party. |
| paraphernalia |
(used with a singular or plural verb) furnishings or equipment, especially that used in a particular job or activity. |
| pertain |
to relate to or have to do with something. |
| pinnacle |
the highest point or part of anything; apex; summit. |
| realign |
to come to a new relationship or set of alliances, as countries or political factions. |
| segregate |
to separate or place apart from others. |
| uncontrolled |
acting or continuing, or allowed to act or continue, without constraint, regulation, or opposition. |