| anarchist |
a person who believes in, desires, or tries to realize a society or state without a government. |
| autopsy |
a medical examination of a dead body to find the cause of death. |
| broach |
to suggest or mention for the first time; bring up. |
| circuitous |
having or taking a long and winding course or procedure; roundabout; indirect. |
| decimation |
the act of destroying a large part or number of something. |
| frond |
a long leaf with many small divisions. Ferns and palm trees have fronds. |
| grandeur |
the quality of being majestic or splendid. |
| languish |
to lose strength or energy; weaken. |
| mettlesome |
spirited or courageous. |
| parsimony |
excessive unwillingness to spend money or use resources; stinginess. |
| preoccupation |
the state of being completely engrossed or absorbed in thought. |
| resuscitate |
to bring back to life or consciousness; revive. |
| sardonic |
bitterly mocking; derisive; scornful. |
| stymie |
throw an obstacle in the way of (something or someone); impede; thwart. |
| vacillate |
to hesitate or waver in giving an opinion or making a decision; be indecisive. |