| abdicate |
to officially give up a position of power or a right. |
| abnegation |
the act of relinquishing or abandoning, as a right, role, or good. |
| absolutist |
of or relating to government by total, unrestrained power. |
| bonanza |
anything that brings great wealth and prosperity. |
| bulwark |
a wall or wall-like structure, often made of earth and used for defense; rampart. |
| covet |
to wish to have very much; envy. |
| didactic |
intended to educate or instruct, especially in moral values. |
| dignitary |
one who holds a high office or rank. |
| heretofore |
prior to this time; before now. |
| impudence |
the act or condition of being boldly disrespectful; insolence. |
| indelible |
incapable of being removed or obliterated; permanent. |
| neutrality |
the foreign policy of a nation that refuses to take sides in an international dispute. |
| pall1 |
an atmosphere of gloom or despair. |
| seclusion |
the act of isolating or hiding away, or the condition of being isolated in this way. |
| unregulated |
not subject to rules or constraints. |