| abject |
of the lowest or most wretched kind. |
| apparition |
a ghostly image; phantom; specter. |
| cabal |
a small group of people engaged in a secret plot, usually of a political nature. |
| culinary |
of, concerning, or used for cooking. |
| fervid |
heated or impassioned; intensely enthusiastic. |
| hoodwink |
to trick, deceive, or dupe. |
| ignominious |
characterized by or associated with disgrace, dishonor, or shame; humiliating. |
| missive |
a message in writing; letter. |
| nebulous |
hazy, confused, or indistinct. |
| preemptive |
of or relating to a strike or attack such as a bid in bridge or a military attack, made in anticipation of or to prevent an opposing strike. |
| rhetoric |
the art, ability, or study of using language effectively in speech or writing, especially to influence or persuade one's audience. |
| succor |
help or relief given in time of need. |
| tenet |
any belief, opinion, doctrine, or the like, that a person or especially an organization holds as being true. |
| venerable |
deserving honor, respect, or reverence because of advanced age, noble character, or dignified position. |
| veritable |
true; authentic; real. |