WOW 1

Forestall

to stop something from happening by acting first.

Embroiled

deeply involved in a difficult messy or complicated situation, such as an argument, conflict, or scandal; Tangled or mired in a serious problem where it is hard to break free.

futility

the quality or state of serving no useful purpose or achieving nothing

infinitesimal

a quantity that is extremely, immeasurably small

Importunity

asking for something over and over again in a way that is strong and annoying

Sentient

having the ability to feel, perceive, or experience subjective sensation and emotions

discernible

able to be seen, recognized, or understood.

adept

someone who is very skilled, expert, or proficient at doing something.

Allegory

a story, picture, or piece of art that uses characters, settings, and events as symbols to reveal a hidden moral, political, or deeper meaning.

Penitent

feeling or showing deep sorrow, shame, and regret for having done wrong.

Malevolent

wishing evil, harm, or spite toward other, or showing deep and bitter ill will.

Insipid

lacking flavor, taste, or arresting qualities like excitement and energy. Dull, uninteresting

Espistolary

Written, told, or conducted through a series of letters or other documents

Fervent

Having or showing very strong, sincere, and steady feelings, enthusiasms, or beliefs.

Satiate

to completely satisfy a need, or appetite.

foreboding

a strong inner feeling or sign that something bad, dangerous, or terrible is going to happen soon.

disarray

disorder, confusion

tumultuous

agitated; marked by disturbance or uproar; noisy, chaotic

ominous

unfavorable, threatening of bad omen.

allegory

A story in which each aspect of the story has a symbolic meaning outside the tale itself