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manifestations -13 (intro)
An event, action, or object that clearly shows or embodies something, especially a theory or an abstract idea.
myriad - 13 (intro)
A countless or extremely great number.
erratic - 25
Not even or regular in pattern or movement; unpredictable.
indictment - 25
A formal charge or accusation of a serious crime.
indifference - 26
Lack of interest, concern, or sympathy.
vindicated - 30
Clear (someone) of blame or suspicion.
defiance, defiantly - 31, 81
Open resistance; bold disobedience.
graft - 33
A shoot or twig inserted into a slit on the trunk or stem of a living plant, from which it receives sap.
vengeance - 35, 64
Punishment inflicted or retribution exacted for an injury or wrong.
unobtrusively - 39
In a way that is not conspicuous or attracting attention.
self-righteously - 43
having or characterized by a certainty, especially an unfounded one, that one is totally correct or morally superior.
tentatively - 44
The quality or state of being morally correct and justifiable.
futile - 45
Incapable of producing any useful result; pointless.
raucous, raucously - 48, 151
making or constituting a disturbingly harsh and loud noise.
shallow - 48
Of little depth.
neurotic - 49
Affected by mental, emotional, or physical reactions that are drastic and irrational.
tyrant, tyranny - 52
A cruel and oppressive ruler.
bastion - 55
A projecting part of a fortification built at an angle to the line of a wall, so as to allow defensive fire in several directions.
heathenism - 57
A modern Pagan religion.
forlornly - 57
Feeling sad and lonely especially because of being left alone
dejection - 57
A sad and depressed state; low spirits.
profoundly - 60
(of a state, quality, or emotion) very great or intense.
Assimilation (ism), assimilationist - 63, 77
The process of taking in and fully understanding information or ideas.
incredulity - 63
The state of being unwilling or unable to believe something.
acutely - 64
With reference to something unpleasant or unwelcome) intensely.
evading - 65
escape or avoid, especially by cleverness or trickery.
insinuatingly - 66
Tending gradually to cause doubt, distrust, or change of outlook often in a slyly subtle manner.
coquettishly - 76
In a way that tries to attract attention by pretending to be sexually interested in someone, in a pleasant but not serious way
promenades - 76
a paved public walk, typically one along a waterfront at a resort.
arrogant - 76
having or revealing an exaggerated sense of one's own importance or abilities.
enraptured - 76
give intense pleasure or joy to.
dumbfounded - 78
greatly astonished or amazed.
fraternal - 79
of or like a brother or brothers.
eccentric - 80
(of a person or their behavior) unconventional and slightly strange.
Prometheus - 86
a Titan who is chained and tortured by Zeus for stealing fire from heaven and giving it to humankind.
resignation - 87*
an act of retiring or giving up a position.
menacingly - 90
in a way that suggests the presence of danger; threateningly.
imploring - 92
making an earnest or desperate appeal.
exuberant - 93
filled with or characterized by a lively energy and excitement.
endurance - 99
the fact or power of enduring an unpleasant or difficult process or situation without giving way.
emphatic - 100
showing or giving emphasis; expressing something forcibly and clearly.
catastrophe - 100
an event causing great and often sudden damage or suffering; a disaster.
melodrama - 100
a sensational dramatic piece with exaggerated characters and exciting events intended to appeal to the emotions.
undaunted - 101
not intimidated or discouraged by difficulty, danger, or disappointment.
indignantly - 103
in a manner indicating anger or annoyance at something perceived as unfair.
pantomimes - 113
a dramatic entertainment, originating in Roman mime, in which performers express meaning through gestures accompanied by music.
maliciously - 113
in a manner characterized by malice or ill will; with intent to do harm.
oblivious - 113
not aware of or not concerned about what is happening around one.
gall - 118
bold and impudent behavior.
saucily (saucy) - 120
in a way that is rude or refers to sex but is humorous rather than offensive
facetiousness - 120
treating serious issues with deliberately inappropriate humor; flippant.
ludicrous - 124
so foolish, unreasonable, or out of place as to be amusing; ridiculous.
deference - 124
humble submission and respect.
prosperous - 125
successful in material terms; flourishing financially.
halted - 127
bring or come to an abrupt stop.
ominous - 131
giving the impression that something bad or unpleasant is going to happen; threatening; inauspicious.
idealist - 133, 134
a person who is guided more by ideals than by practical considerations.
realist - 134
a person who accepts a situation as it is and is prepared to deal with it accordingly.
retrogression - 135
the process of returning to an earlier state, typically a worse one.
martyr - 135
a person who is killed because of their religious or other beliefs.
flippancy - 137
lack of respect or seriousness; frivolousness.
bourgeois - 138
of or characteristic of the middle class, typically with reference to its perceived materialistic values or conventional attitudes.
eccentricity - 138
the quality of being unconventional and slightly strange.
"Ofay kids" - 138
White; white-skinned.
nobility - 149
the quality of being noble in character, mind, birth, or rank.
Charred - POEM
burned
Trussed - POEM
something that is supported
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