| amicable |
characterized by good will; friendly. |
| circumstantial |
relevant but not essential; incidental. |
| combatant |
someone or something that engages in fighting, especially as part of warfare. |
| demean1 |
to lower in esteem, stature, or dignity; degrade. |
| despot |
a ruler who has complete power and authority. |
| engulf |
to cover entirely, as if by a flood. |
| finesse |
refined and delicate skill or tact in executing a task or coping with a situation. |
| gist |
the essential part or idea, as of an argument or written work. |
| infidel |
one who does not believe in or accept a religious faith, especially that of Christianity or Islam. |
| mainstay |
the main support of something. |
| prostrate |
to lie or throw (oneself) flat on the ground, especially face down in an act of humility, worship, or the like. |
| ravish |
to overwhelm with emotion or sensation; enrapture. |
| sanction |
permission for an action; approval. |
| tout |
to publicize flatteringly and boastfully. |
| viscous |
having an adhesive, gluey consistency that resists flow. |