holocaust n.
a great or complete destruction of life
embroil v.
to draw into a conflict or fight
anachronism n.
something or someone existing outside of its proper time
denigrate v.
to attack the reputation of; to speak ill of
ant: praise; promote
humane adj.
kind; compassionate
ant: inhumane; cruel
effusive adj.
emotionally excessive; overly demonstrative
ant: reserved; restrained
defunct adj.
no longer in existence
lackey n.
a slavish follower
envisage v.
to form a mental picture
lament v.
to mourn
ant: rejoice
gape v.
to stare with open mouth
impertinent adj.
rude and disrespectful
ant: polite; courteous
haughty adj.
arrogant; proud
ant: humble; shy
nemesis n.
someone or something a person cannot conquer or achieve; a hated enemy
ant: collaborator; friend
lethal adj.
deadly; fatal
ant: harmless