| amorphous |
lacking definite form, shape, or character. |
| arrears |
the state of being delinquent in the payment of financial obligations (usually preceded by "in"). |
| clime |
in literary use, a region of the earth, or the typical weather conditions thereof. |
| condescension |
patronizing, arrogant behavior or attitude. |
| connoisseur |
a person with the experience, expertise, and sense of appreciation to make informed judgments in a fine art or in matters of taste. |
| dormer |
a window set vertically into a projecting structure on a sloping roof. |
| junta |
a small group, often of military officers, acting as the rulers of a nation, especially provisionally after the overthrow of a previous government. |
| materialism |
great or excessive concern with the acquisition of wealth or possessions, especially as opposed to the attainment of spiritual goals. |
| multiplicity |
a large number; abundance. |
| provisional |
adopted on a temporary or tentative basis until something permanent is established; conditional. |
| rabid |
extreme in opinion or action; fanatical. |
| reciprocity |
a mutual interchange of privileges or favors between two nations, groups, or institutions. |
| resplendent |
full of splendor; radiant; shining. |
| ultimatum |
a final statement of demands, especially when issued with a threat of action if rejected, as in a diplomatic discussion. |
| unspoken |
assumed without being expressed or spoken; implied. |