| aftermath |
the result or consequence of an event. |
| constituent |
forming a part of something. |
| embellish |
to improve by, or as though by, decorations; decorate. |
| idealism |
the pursuit of or belief in noble ideals, principles, and values. |
| impart |
to give all or a part of; bestow or transmit. |
| indelible |
incapable of being removed or obliterated; permanent. |
| lackluster |
without brilliance or vitality; dull. |
| mandatory |
ordered; required; obligatory. |
| minuscule |
so small as to be almost negligible; tiny. |
| pensive |
thoughtful in a sad or deeply serious way. |
| putative |
widely thought to be such; reputed; supposed. |
| referendum |
the submission of a legislative measure to a vote by the general public, or the vote thus taken. |
| regimen |
a regulated routine of therapy or exercise designed to promote health or fitness. |
| sagacity |
the quality of having keen judgment and common sense; wisdom. |
| scathing |
harshly condemning; brutal. |