indulge: allow oneself to enjoy the pleasure of.

sadden: cause to feel sorrow; make unhappy.

trim (a tree, shrub, or bush) by cutting away dead or overgrown branches or stems, especially to increase fruitfulness and growth.

trilogy: a series of three dramas or literary works or sometimes three musical compositions that are closely related and develop a single theme.

redemption: the action of saving or being saved from sin, error, or evil.

vituperation: bitter and abusive language.

alchemy: the medieval forerunner of chemistry, based on the supposed transformation of matter. It was concerned particularly with attempts to convert base metals into gold or to find a universal elixir.

volley: a number of bullets, arrows, or other projectiles discharged at one time.

garner: gather or collect (something, especially information or approval).

skewer: to criticize someone or something severely.

monstrosity: something, especially a building, that is very large and is considered unsightly.

bestiary: a descriptive or anecdotal treatise on various real or mythical kinds of animals.

vengeful: seeking to harm someone in return for a perceived injury.

anecdotal: (of a painting) depicting small narrative incidents.

vengeance: a disire for revenge.

catharsis: the process of releasing, and thereby providing relief from, strong or repressed emotions.

recoil: suddenly spring or flinch back in fear, horror, or disgust.

genocide: the deliberate killing of a large number of people from a particular nation or ethnic group with the aim of destroying that nation or group.

malformed: (of a person or part of the body) abnormally formed; misshapen.

retrospective: looking back on or dealing with past events or situations.

jettison: abandon or discard (someone or something that is no longer wanted).

double up: bend over or curl up, typically because one is overcome with pain or laughter.

tribute: an act, statement, or gift that is intended to show gratitude, respect, or admiration.

dodge: avoid (someone or something) by a sudden quick movement.

equanimity: mental calmness, composure, and evenness of temper, especially in a difficult situation.

intricate: very complicated or detailed.

Tilting is a cinematographic technique in which the camera stays in a fixed position but rotates up/down in a vertical plane.

airborne: transported by air.

perspective: the art of drawing solid objects on a two-dimensional surface so as to give the right impression of their height, width, depth, and position in relation to each other when viewed from a particular point.

vantage: a position giving a strategic advantage, commanding perspective, or comprehensive view.

rigorous: extremely thorough, exhaustive, or accurate.

riposte: a quick, clever reply to an insult or criticism.

cannister: a round or cylindrical container, typically one made of metal, used for storing such things as food, chemicals, or rolls of film.

commission: an instruction, command, or duty given to a person or group of people.

fusion: the process or result of joining two or more things together to form a single entity.

stave of: to force or keep away.

bust out: a fraud where a person gets a credit card, often using a fake identity.

session: a meeting or series of meetings of a body (such as a court or legislature) for the transaction of business.

crate: a slatted wooden case used for transporting or storing goods.

pulsate: expanding and contracting with a rhythmic beat.

inscrutable: not readily investigated, interpreted, or understood.

wunderkind: a person who achieves great success when relatively young.

When children are born prodigies, they get higher-than-average talents and abilities.

woozy: unsteady, dizzy, or dazed.

belligerent: hostile and aggressive.

embodying: be an expression of or give a tangible or visible form to (an idea, quality, or feeling).

recklessness: lack of regard for the danger or consequences of one’s actions; rashness.

omnipresent: widely or constantly encountered; common or widespread.

matinée: a performance in a theater or a showing of a movie that takes place in the daytime.

ferocious: savagely fierce, cruel, or violent.

astute: having or showing an ability to accurately assess situations or people and turn this to one’s advantage.

Screamo is strongly influenced by hardcore punk and characterized by the use of screamed vocals.

savvy: shrewdness and practical knowledge; the ability to make good judgments.

flip: turn over with a sudden quick movement.

defiantly: with daring or bold resistance to authority.

incisive: (of a person or mental process) intelligently analytical and clear-thinking.

grit: move with or make a grating sound.

précis: a summary or abstract of a text or speech.

matinée: a performance in a theater or a showing of a movie that takes place in the daytime.

split a bill: going Dutch, The term indicates that each person in the group while dining out pays for their share.

troupe: a group of dancers, actors, or other entertainers who tour to different venues.

venerable: accorded a great deal of respect, especially because of age, wisdom, or character.

choreographer: a person who composes the sequence of steps and moves for a performance of dance.

staple: basic and the main part. such ballet staples as “Swan Lake” and “Giselle,”

ditch: get rid of or give up.

percussion: the striking of one solid object with or against another with some degree of force.

consoling: serving to comfort someone at a time of grief or disappointment.

communal: shared by all members of a community; for common use.

riff: a short repeated phrase in popular music and jazz, typically used as an introduction or refrain in a song.

excruciatingly: used to emphasize how embarrassing, awkward, or tedious something is.

ambivalent: having mixed feelings or contradictory ideas about something or someone.

mourner: a person who attends a funeral as a relative or friend of the dead person.

wit: a natural aptitude for using words and ideas in a quick and inventive way to create humor.

quick of wit but slow to act.

masculinity: qualities or attributes regarded as characteristic of men or boys.

admonishment: a firm warning or reprimand.

macho: assertive or aggressive manliness.

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