| Term | Definition |
|---|
| holocaust | a large-scale destruction, especially by fire |
| scrutinize | to examine closely |
| adroit | skillful, expert in the use of the hands or mind |
| feasible | possible, able to be done |
| meticulous | extremely careful; particular about details |
| impervious | resistant; not affected or hurt by |
| extol | to praise excessively |
| cursory | hasty, not thorough |
| jeopardy | danger |
| amicable | friendly, neighborly |
| benevolent | well-meaning, charitable, kindly |
| tepid | lukewarm; unenthusiastic |
| averse | opposed, unwilling; having a deep-seated distaste |
| retrogress | to return to an earlier condition |
| nostalgia | desire for something in the past |
| impetus | impulse, stimulus, incentive |
| grimace | facial distortion, pained expression |
| duplicity | treachery, deceitfulness, fraud |
| quintessence | the most typical example |
| belligerent | given to fighting, warlike; aggressive |
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