| abrogate |
to abolish, repeal, or nullify by authority. |
| austere |
having only what is needed; very simple or plain. |
| bellicose |
easily incited to quarrel or fight; belligerent. |
| cantankerous |
irritable, stubborn, and quarrelsome. |
| diurnal |
occurring or active during, or belonging to, the daytime rather than nighttime. |
| élan |
enthusiasm or vigor. |
| indistinct |
not clearly perceived or perceiving. |
| lanugo |
fine, soft hair, especially that with which a human fetus or newborn is covered. |
| linguistics |
(used with a singular verb) the scientific and historical study of the form and structure of human language. |
| oligarchy |
a government or state in which only a relatively few people or members of a family have real power. |
| paroxysm |
a sudden strong outburst of feelings or actions. |
| purvey |
to supply or provide (especially food, drink, or other provisions). |
| seminal |
of critical importance; essential. |
| shyster |
a person, usually a lawyer, who uses underhanded, unethical methods. |
| transpose |
to exchange the position or order of (two things). |