| absolutist |
of or relating to government by total, unrestrained power. |
| befall |
to happen to. |
| bonanza |
anything that brings great wealth and prosperity. |
| dignitary |
one who holds a high office or rank. |
| discretion |
the freedom or authority to use one's own judgment. |
| effigy |
a likeness of a person, usually sculpted, as on a tomb. |
| filch |
to steal (usually something of slight value) in a sly manner; pilfer. |
| impregnable1 |
able to withstand any attack, as a fortress. |
| introspection |
examination of one's own thoughts, emotions, and sensations; self-scrutiny. |
| meritorious |
having worth or high quality; deserving of praise or reward. |
| monotone |
speech with little or no change in tone. |
| reparation |
the act or process of making amends for wrongdoing or injury. |
| revelry |
noisy merrymaking. |
| savant |
a person of deep learning; scholar. |
| serendipity |
lucky coincidence or accidental discovery of something pleasant or valuable. |