| claimant |
one who alleges something to be true or demands something as one's right. |
| confederation |
the act or process of confederating or allying. |
| correlate |
to have a causal, complementary, parallel, or reciprocal relationship. |
| dignitary |
one who holds a high office or rank. |
| laity |
the body of members of a religious group who are not part of the clergy. |
| magnitude |
size or extent. |
| odium |
hatred, strong dislike, or repugnance. |
| prosaic |
straightforward and plain; unimaginative; dull. |
| rhapsody |
a musical composition having an irregular form suggesting improvisation. |
| ruffian |
one who is tough and violent; bully; thug. |
| sensory |
of or pertaining to hearing, seeing, smelling, tasting, or touching. |
| subversive |
tending or intended to undermine or cause the overthrow of an established authority, especially a national government. |
| supersede |
to take over the position or influence of; replace. |
| uproarious |
causing loud or uncontrollable laughter; hilarious. |
| veneer |
a superficial outward appearance or show. |