| backlash |
a strong reaction against some prior development, especially political or social change. |
| cubicle |
any very small room or partitioned space, as in an office or dormitory. |
| dormer |
a window set vertically into a projecting structure on a sloping roof. |
| egress |
an act, instance, method, or place of exit or emergence. |
| gender |
the sex of a person or animal. |
| hegemony |
predominance of one country or social group over others by virtue of leadership or influence. |
| iridescent |
emitting or reflecting a lustrous play of colors covering the spectrum, like a rainbow. |
| irreparable |
impossible to repair, restore, or rectify. |
| itinerary |
a detailed plan of travel. |
| lackadaisical |
lacking energy, determination, or enthusiasm; listless or lazy. |
| lucid |
easy to understand; articulate; clear. |
| portend |
to serve as a sign or warning of; bode. |
| protract |
to extend in time; prolong. |
| sumptuous |
large, lavish, or splendid, especially when created at great cost. |
| sundry |
of various kinds; miscellaneous. |