ovation

enthusiastic recognition

sneer

a facial expression of contempt or scorn

animated

having life or vigor or spirit

confer

have a meeting in order to talk something over

documentary

a film presenting the facts about a person or event

aftermath

the consequences of an event, especially a catastrophic one

dormant

in a condition of biological rest or suspended animation

empathy

understanding and entering into another's feelings

liberation

the attempt to achieve equal rights or status

amorphous

having no definite form or distinct shape

distinguish

mark as different

reluctance

a certain degree of unwillingness

banish

expel, as if by official decree

mortified

made to feel uncomfortable because of shame or wounded pride

oblivious

lacking conscious awareness of

rabid

marked by excessive enthusiasm for a cause or idea

hapless

unfortunate and deserving pity

detest

dislike intensely

suspense

apprehension about what is going to happen

mania

an irrational but irresistible motive for a belief or action

convoy

a procession of land vehicles traveling together

infamous

known widely and usually unfavorably

inquisition

a severe interrogation

undermine

weaken or impair, especially gradually

maestro

an artist of consummate skill

impromptu

with little or no preparation or forethought

impish

naughtily or annoyingly playful

cascade

rush down in big quantities

hostility

a state of deep-seated ill-will

flail

thrash about

writhing

moving in a twisting or snake-like or wormlike fashion

stricken

affected by something overwhelming

desperation

a state in which all hope is lost or absent

delusion

a mistaken or unfounded opinion or idea

defiance

challenge

bewilderment

confusion resulting from failure to understand

subdued

quieted and brought under control

lurk

be about

devastation

the feeling of being confounded or overwhelmed

annihilated

destroyed completely