| altercation |
a loud or angry argument or quarrel. |
| annexation |
the act of taking and adding (territory) to one's own territory. |
| callous |
not having kindness; not sensitive; having a hard heart. |
| circuitous |
having or taking a long and winding course or procedure; roundabout; indirect. |
| commentary |
a series of explanatory or interpretive remarks or comments. |
| dais |
a raised platform for speakers or the seating of special guests. |
| depose |
to deprive of rank or office, especially from an important position such as that of king. |
| fulcrum |
that which other things are contingent upon or built around; a pivotal point or agent. |
| inquisition |
an official inquiry, especially for the purpose of enforcing political, social, or religious conformity. |
| litany |
any recital that involves repetition or incantation, especially a long or monotonous account, as of one's troubles. |
| lucrative |
producing monetary gain; profitable. |
| misconception |
an error in understanding; wrong notion or idea. |
| myriad |
of or constituting a great but unspecified number; numberless. |
| preventable |
having the possibility of being prevented; capable of being stopped or kept from happening. |
| suppress |
to stop the activities or progress of, especially by force. |