A
to come up with something quickly when needed
Ad hoc
dull or lacks originality
Banal
continuing for a long tie; constantly recurring
Chronic
a flood
Deluge
make clear or explain
Elucidate
directed against a person rather than the position they are maintaining
Ad hominem
having or showing a tendency to fight or argue
Bellicose
a mutual relationship or connection between two or more things
Correlation
a political leader who seeks support by appealing to the desires and prejudices of ordinary people rather than by using rational argument
Demagogue
the state or feeling of being actively opposed to someone or something
Enmity
occurring or existing before a particular war, especially the American Civil War
Antebellum
the act or offense of speaking sacrilegiously about God or sacred things; profane talk
Blasphemy
a gradual increase in intensity or volume that reaches a peak or climax
Crescendo
a harsh verbal attack towards somebody
Diatribe
a long narrative that tells the story of a hero’s adventures and serves as a cultural or social organizing point
Epic
a character, symbol, or pattern that appears in many stories across cultures
Archetype
a person who is an artist, writer, or actor who lives an unconventional life that rejects societal conventions
Bohemian
deprive someone of the right to vote
Disenfranchise
a typical example of a characteristic or class; embodiment
Epitome
simple, plain, and without necessary decorations or luxuries
Austere