| clinch |
to make certain or final; settle. |
| despot |
a ruler who has complete power and authority. |
| discrete |
separate and distinct. |
| enigmatic |
puzzling, mysterious, or inexplicable. |
| hallow |
to respect or honor highly; venerate. |
| iridescent |
emitting or reflecting a lustrous play of colors covering the spectrum, like a rainbow. |
| lionize |
to view or treat (someone) as a celebrity or extraordinary person. |
| odium |
hatred, strong dislike, or repugnance. |
| omnivorous |
living on a diet of both plant and animal food. |
| propensity |
a natural or inborn tendency, aptitude, or preference (often followed by an infinitive or "for"). |
| pugnacious |
ready or eager to fight; overly aggressive or quarrelsome. |
| quota |
the part or share of something that is due to a person or group. |
| requisite |
required or essential. |
| resuscitate |
to bring back to life or consciousness; revive. |
| surmount |
to get over or past; overcome; conquer. |