| abolish |
to get rid of or do away with; end. |
| allegation |
an assertion made in the absence of positive proof. |
| balk |
to stop suddenly and refuse to go on. |
| construe |
to comprehend or explain the meaning or intention of; assign a meaning to; interpret. |
| decree |
an official order or decision by a ruler or government. |
| distinguished |
known for excellence; admired. |
| embodiment |
a person or thing that perfectly represents some principle, spirit, or the like; incarnation. |
| enact |
to make into a law. |
| ethics |
the rules of conduct or moral principles of an individual or a group. |
| investigative |
of or relating to a comprehensive process of searching for, uncovering, and examining information. |
| momentary |
lasting only an instant. |
| opera |
a play in which all or most of the words are sung and the music is played by an orchestra. |
| principle |
a basic law or truth on which action or behavior is based. |
| prophesy |
to foretell or reveal, especially under divine inspiration. |
| revolt |
to rise up and fight against the government or other authority; rebel. |