| banter |
joking, clever conversation. |
| confederation |
the act or process of confederating or allying. |
| deprave |
to change for the worse, especially morally; corrupt; pervert. |
| havoc |
ruin or devastation. |
| indelible |
incapable of being removed or obliterated; permanent. |
| junta |
a small group, often of military officers, acting as the rulers of a nation, especially provisionally after the overthrow of a previous government. |
| odious |
provoking or deserving of hatred; loathsome or repellent. |
| parley |
a discussion, especially between opponents or enemies, as to establish terms of truce. |
| perfectionist |
one who tends not to be satisfied with less than flawless performance from herself or himself. |
| polygamy |
the practice or state of having more than one spouse, especially more than one wife, at a time. |
| protract |
to extend in time; prolong. |
| reprimand |
a strong, usually formal statement of disapproval; rebuke. |
| skiff |
a small, light boat that may have sails but can be rowed by one oarsman. |
| staunch2 |
unwaveringly firm or loyal. |
| subversive |
tending or intended to undermine or cause the overthrow of an established authority, especially a national government. |