| abrogate |
to abolish, repeal, or nullify by authority. |
| accretion |
the process of gradual increase or growth, especially by additions from the outside. |
| avow |
to assert or affirm. |
| belie |
to give a false impression of. |
| consummate |
of the highest order or degree. |
| Draconian |
(often lower case) harshly cruel or rigorous. |
| epistolary |
established or continued through letters. |
| expiation |
the act or the means of making amends, as for a sin or crime. |
| extempore |
without plan or preparation; impromptu or improvised. |
| heinous |
extremely wicked or despicable; atrocious. |
| invidious |
tending to arouse feelings of resentment or animosity, especially because of a slight; offensive or discriminatory. |
| magnum opus |
a great work of art, literature, or music, especially a particular person's masterpiece. |
| minatory |
presenting a threat; menacing. |
| misfeasance |
a normally lawful act performed in an unlawful way. |
| obtrude |
to thrust or force (oneself, one's concerns, or one's opinions) on another or others without being asked. |