| absolutist |
of or relating to government by total, unrestrained power. |
| affix |
to attach or join physically (usually used with "to"). |
| conductive |
having the ability to allow the passage of electricity |
| constrain |
to keep within tight restrictions; confine. |
| demeanor |
the way in which one conducts oneself; deportment. |
| dormer |
a window set vertically into a projecting structure on a sloping roof. |
| figurative |
not meant to be interpreted in a literal way; metaphorical. |
| foreshadow |
to signal or indicate beforehand; presage; prefigure. |
| incise |
to cut into the surface of. |
| ingrate |
an ungrateful person. |
| inviolable |
absolutely not to be breached, dishonored or profaned. |
| progression |
the act of moving forward or onward. |
| psyche |
the mental makeup of a person or group. |
| reticence |
the state or quality of being hesitant to speak out; reserve. |
| stigmatize |
to label or brand as disgraceful or shameful. |