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