turbulence noun
violent irregularity, disturbance; or agitation, as of motion, air, or water
meager adjective
lacking in quality or quantity; insufficient
quixotic adjective
idealistic but impractical
suppress verb
to put down by force, control
anarchy noun
lawlessness; lack of government; absence of authority or rules
temerity noun
rash boldness; audacity; nerve
salutary adjective
promoting good health; beneficial
depravity noun
evil; moral corruption
authoritarian adecjtive
demanding or expecting total obedience
predilection noun
a natural preference; tendency to like something
desecrate verb
to treat with extreme disrespect; to violate the sacredness (of something highly valued)
evanescent adjective
gradually disappearing; fading away like vapor
paragon noun
a model of excellence or perfection
provincial adjective
limited and narrow in outlook, unsophisticated
usurp verb
to seize power or position by force or without rights
supercilious adjective
proud; scornful; looking down on others
indigent adjective
not having enough to live on; very poor; impoverished
steadfast adjective
firmly and consistently loyal
callous adjective
hardened in mind or feelings
heed verb
to pay attention to