| absolutist |
of or relating to government by total, unrestrained power. |
| academician |
one who belongs to an organization or institution that promotes learning. |
| altercation |
a loud or angry argument or quarrel. |
| despot |
a ruler who has complete power and authority. |
| egress |
an act, instance, method, or place of exit or emergence. |
| encroachment |
the act of exceeding proper or intended limits, as of territory or property. |
| gibe |
a mocking or derisive comment. |
| mediate |
to act as an intermediary in (a dispute) or bring about (an agreement). |
| mettle |
toughness of character; courage. |
| multifarious |
of or having a great variety of parts, forms, or kinds; many and varied. |
| sojourn |
to live for a short time in a place; stay temporarily. |
| sublime |
exalted or noble; lofty. |
| turncoat |
one who changes from one party, allegiance, or the like, to the opposite, especially a traitor. |
| unfrock |
to deprive of priestly status. |