| armistice |
an agreement by groups of people or countries at war to stop fighting; truce. |
| complacent |
too satisfied with oneself or one's situation. |
| encumbrance |
something or someone that hinders or burdens; impediment. |
| euphoric |
having or exhibiting a strong feeling of well-being or elation. |
| inquisition |
an official inquiry, especially for the purpose of enforcing political, social, or religious conformity. |
| invincible |
too strong to be defeated. |
| mainstay |
the main support of something. |
| morose |
gloomy or sullen. |
| possessive |
having a strong desire to own and keep things. |
| precinct |
an area in a town or city that forms a separate district for voting or that is looked after by one police unit. |
| propensity |
a natural or inborn tendency, aptitude, or preference (often followed by an infinitive or "for"). |
| provincial |
limited in outlook; narrow-minded. |
| speculative |
of, pertaining to, or based on conjecture or theorizing. |
| staunch2 |
unwaveringly firm or loyal. |
| wan |
very pale. |