Front

Increase in loudness

Back

Crescendo

Front

Lasting for a short time

Back

Fleeting

Front

Sudden, violent expression of emotions

Back

Torrent

Front

Cheerful and self-confident

Back

Jaunty

Front

Natural ability to do something

Back

Aptitude

Front

Large, dense crowd

Back

Throng

Front

Not harmful, gentle

Back

Benign

Front

To have and use power

Back

Wielded

Front

Essential or important

Back

Integral

Front

Dry, mocking humor

Back

Wryly