| abridge |
to make shorter. |
| bigotry |
intolerance of any group or belief that is not one's own, especially in the form of racial, ethnic, or religious intolerance and prejudice. |
| caucus |
a private meeting of leaders of a political party to choose candidates or determine policy, or such a group itself. |
| counterpoint |
a method of composing or arranging music in which diverse but harmonious melodies are played at the same time. |
| decadence |
a decline into immorality; loss of moral values. |
| dialectical |
of or using logical analysis or argument that reveals and resolves opposing ideas or contradictions. |
| disenfranchise |
to deprive (someone) of a right of citizenship, especially the right to vote. |
| dysfunctional |
of a relationship, family, or social group, not working normally or in a way beneficial to all. |
| enigma |
something puzzling, contradictory, or mysterious; something for which a solution cannot be found. |
| enormity |
the quality of surpassing moral limits; offensive or disgraceful character. |
| infatuate |
to cause a foolish and irrational passion or attachment in (someone). |
| insuperable |
not able to be conquered or overcome. |
| provincial |
limited in outlook; narrow-minded. |
| statute |
a law made by a legislature, as opposed to one established by the courts. |
| subpoena |
in law, a formal written order summoning a witness to give testimony or requiring that specified evidence be submitted. |