| abrogate |
to abolish, repeal, or nullify by authority. |
| apropos |
appropriate; relevant; opportune. |
| Byzantine |
characterized by complexity and intrigue. |
| crass |
lacking in sensitivity or refinement; crude. |
| cyst |
a small pouch within body tissue that is filled with fluid or air. Some cysts are connected with serious disease, but most are not harmful at all. |
| Draconian |
(often lower case) harshly cruel or rigorous. |
| expatiate |
to discuss something at great length; describe in great detail. |
| germane |
having relevance to a given matter; pertinent; significant. |
| highbrow |
one who has or pretends to have highly sophisticated intellectual and cultural interests and tastes (often used disparagingly). |
| laconic |
using very few words; succinct; terse. |
| ligature |
a band or tie. |
| munificent |
having or showing great generosity. |
| recidivism |
chronic return to bad habits, especially criminal relapse. |
| sagacious |
possessing or characterized by good judgment and common sense; wise. |
| spurn |
to reject, refuse, or treat with scorn; disdain; despise. |