| arraign |
to bring before a court of law to respond to a charge or indictment. |
| ashen1 |
of the color of ashes; very pale. |
| concurrent |
existing or occurring at the same time. |
| conscription |
compulsory enrollment in military service. |
| despot |
a ruler who has complete power and authority. |
| juxtapose |
to bring together for the purpose of side-by-side comparison or contrast. |
| nepotism |
favoritism shown to a near relative, as in preferential hiring or patronage. |
| occult |
of, pertaining to, or with the aid of the supernatural. |
| pilfer |
to steal, especially trifling amounts or things of small value. |
| psychosis |
serious mental disorder that affects all aspects of the personality and involves withdrawal from reality. |
| realign |
to come to a new relationship or set of alliances, as countries or political factions. |
| reproof |
an act or statement of disapproval. |
| reverential |
characterized by a great respect and awe, mingled with love. |
| stint |
to refrain from spending; to be sparing or frugal. |
| temperamental |
changeable as to mood, nature, operability, or the like; unpredictable. |