| allude |
to mention (usually followed by "to"). |
| arraign |
to bring before a court of law to respond to a charge or indictment. |
| benefactor |
one who helps or brings good to an individual or an institution, usually by giving money. |
| bevy |
a group of birds or other animals, especially quail or larks. |
| debit |
an amount of money taken out of or owed on an account, or the record of that amount. |
| denunciation |
the act of verbally condemning or attacking. |
| epitaph |
on a gravestone or tomb, an inscription commemorating the dead person. |
| exhume |
to dig out, especially from a grave; disinter. |
| genteel |
displaying traits such as refinement and politeness that are traditionally associated with wealth and education. |
| idolatry |
unquestioning or excessive devotion or adoration. |
| laudable |
worthy of praise. |
| marauder |
one who raids or invades in order to plunder. |
| pseudonym |
a false name adopted by someone, especially an author, to conceal his or her identity; pen name. |
| reminiscent |
having qualities or characteristics that remind one of someone or something (usually followed by "of"). |
| temporize |
to be indecisive or delay acting, as in order to gain time or avoid conflict. |