| adjoin |
to be next to; border on. |
| appease |
to cause to become calmer by meeting demands. |
| aseptic |
free of bacteria or germs that cause disease or decay. |
| disenfranchise |
to deprive (someone) of a right of citizenship, especially the right to vote. |
| gist |
the essential part or idea, as of an argument or written work. |
| hedonistic |
adhering to or characterized by the principle that pleasure should be the primary aim in life. |
| intrusion |
the act of entering or thrusting oneself in when not invited or welcomed. |
| perfidy |
an act or the practice of conscious, deliberate disloyalty or treachery; breach of faith. |
| perseverance |
steadfast continuance in a course of action, task, or belief. |
| seclude |
to keep apart from other people or activity. |
| shroud |
to screen or conceal. |
| subside |
to become less; decrease. |
| taint |
to slightly corrupt or pollute. |
| ungovernable |
unable to be governed, ordered, or controlled; uncontrollable. |
| wreak |
to carry out or cause. |