| commandeer |
to force (a civilian) into, or seize (goods) for, the military. |
| concurrent |
existing or occurring at the same time. |
| conspirator |
a person who is involved in a plot with others to perform or a criminal or wrongful act. |
| discordant |
in conflict or disagreement. |
| emancipate |
to free from slavery or other control. |
| gratis |
without charging money; freely. |
| indiscriminate |
lacking in judgment and discernment; making no distinctions. |
| moderation |
the avoidance of excesses or extremes, especially in behavior. |
| penance |
an act of punishment or self-discipline voluntarily undergone to show regret at having done something wrong. |
| plethora |
an amount that is more than enough; overabundance. |
| preemptive |
of or relating to a strike or attack such as a bid in bridge or a military attack, made in anticipation of or to prevent an opposing strike. |
| pugnacious |
ready or eager to fight; overly aggressive or quarrelsome. |
| reminiscent |
having qualities or characteristics that remind one of someone or something (usually followed by "of"). |
| reputable |
known to be held in esteem; respected. |
| vouch |
to promise to be true, real, or correct (usually followed by "for"). |