| bivouac |
a temporary encampment, especially military, without protecting shelter. |
| compile |
to gather information together to form one written work. |
| disincline |
to cause to be unwilling or reluctant. |
| extradition |
the legal transfer of a fugitive from one state or jurisdiction to another where he or she is to be tried or imprisoned. |
| fester |
to become filled with pus; become infected. |
| harmonious |
characterized by agreement or accord. |
| indelible |
incapable of being removed or obliterated; permanent. |
| lobbyist |
one who attempts, on behalf of a special interest group, to influence the way legislators vote. |
| loquacious |
given to talking much or excessively; garrulous. |
| mediation |
the act or process of mediating between two disputing or disagreeing parties to bring about a resolution; arbitration. |
| pejorative |
acting or tending to create a negative impression; disparaging; demeaning. |
| pompous |
showing an exaggerated sense of own's own importance. |
| preemptive |
of or relating to a strike or attack such as a bid in bridge or a military attack, made in anticipation of or to prevent an opposing strike. |
| provocation |
the act of inciting or challenging another to react. |
| vantage |
a position or situation that offers a broad or especially good view, comprehension, or the like. |