| abject |
of the lowest or most wretched kind. |
| annihilate |
to destroy completely. |
| chaste |
not having committed fornication or adultery. |
| contraband |
goods banned by law from being imported or exported. |
| defray |
to pay or assist in the payment of (costs or the like). |
| devoid |
not having something; totally lacking. |
| hubris |
the pride associated with arrogance; pride considered as sin. |
| impeccable |
flawless or blameless; perfect. |
| impede |
to slow or block the movement or progress of; hinder. |
| jocose |
inclined to joke; jovial; merry. |
| martinet |
a person who enforces very strict discipline, especially in the military. |
| prologue |
an introduction to a spoken or written work such as a speech or play; preface. |
| provocation |
the act of inciting or challenging another to react. |
| reciprocity |
a mutual interchange of privileges or favors between two nations, groups, or institutions. |
| vindictive |
desirous of revenge; vengeful. |