| abdicate |
to officially give up a position of power or a right. |
| alienate |
to cause to become unfriendly or averse; estrange. |
| convergent |
tending to move toward a common point or intersection. |
| deity |
a god or goddess. |
| dexterity |
grace and easy quickness in using the hands or body; skill. |
| enclave |
a small territory or country mostly or completely surrounded by another. |
| expulsion |
an act or instance of forcing out, or the state of being forced out. |
| infighting |
conflict or rivalry, often concealed, within an organization or group. |
| martinet |
a person who enforces very strict discipline, especially in the military. |
| persevere |
to continue steadfastly in a task or course of action or hold steadfastly to a belief or commitment, especially when met with opposition or difficulties; persist. |
| pertinent |
having to do with or connected to a subject; relevant. |
| shamble |
to walk slowly, unsteadily, or awkwardly. |
| subvert |
to overthrow or destroy, or cause the destruction of (an established authority, especially a national government). |
| temperament |
the manner of thinking, feeling, and acting that is characteristic of a particular person or animal. |
| uncontrolled |
acting or continuing, or allowed to act or continue, without constraint, regulation, or opposition. |