| adamantine |
firmly decided or fixed; unyielding. |
| ascertain |
to learn without question; determine. |
| cession |
the act of formally giving up or signing over, as a territory; ceding. |
| conclave |
a secret, private, or confidential meeting or gathering. |
| convoluted |
complex; intricate. |
| cynosure |
a thing or person that is the center of attention and admiration. |
| disaffection |
an absence or loss of good will, faith, or loyalty, especially toward a government, principle, or the like. |
| disencumber |
to remove burdens or hindrances from. |
| facetious |
not serious; humorous or frivolous. |
| fealty |
faithfulness or loyalty. |
| germane |
having relevance to a given matter; pertinent; significant. |
| incumbent |
currently holding an office or position. |
| intersperse |
to place or scatter among other things. |
| sanctimony |
a pretense of righteousness or piety; feigned devotion or holiness. |
| veneration |
a feeling of great respect; awe; reverence. |