| ameliorate |
to make better; improve. |
| archives |
the body of records or information pertaining to an institution, organization, or historical figure. |
| cohort |
(often derogatory) a friend or associate. |
| convergent |
tending to move toward a common point or intersection. |
| depose |
to deprive of rank or office, especially from an important position such as that of king. |
| galvanize |
to stimulate into awareness or activity. |
| intrepid |
feeling or showing no fear; courageous; bold. |
| invective |
strongly abusive or denunciatory speech or language. |
| ire |
anger or wrath. |
| miasma |
a thick, obscuring vapor. |
| nuptial |
of or relating to a wedding ceremony or to marriage. |
| paltry |
small, trifling, or worthless. |
| sanctify |
to make sacred or holy; consecrate. |
| stricture |
that which restricts or constrains. |
| subsidy |
direct financial assistance provided by the government to a business, industry, educational institution, individual, or the like. |