| abrogate |
to abolish, repeal, or nullify by authority. |
| abut |
to adjoin or press against; be next to; border on. |
| avow |
to assert or affirm. |
| disheveled |
not neat; messy. |
| divergence |
the act of separating and moving or leading in different directions. |
| elide |
to leave out or slur, as a syllable or letter, in pronunciation. |
| foment |
to encourage the development of; instigate or foster. |
| imbroglio |
a difficult, confused, or complicated situation, often involving a misunderstanding, disagreement, or quarrel. |
| indemnity |
insurance against damage, loss, or liability. |
| internecine |
of or pertaining to conflict, discord, or struggle within a group. |
| lambent |
glowing softly. |
| obviate |
to prevent or eliminate in advance; render unnecessary or irrelevant. |
| omnibus |
concerning or including a large collection of things. |
| pneumatic |
of, using, or concerning air or other gases. |
| splenetic |
ill-tempered or spiteful. |