| arrears |
the state of being delinquent in the payment of financial obligations (usually preceded by "in"). |
| belated |
too late; tardy. |
| condescend |
to act as if one were of superior rank or station, treating others as inferior; patronize. |
| cumulative |
becoming larger or greater by means of gradual addition. |
| dialectical |
of or using logical analysis or argument that reveals and resolves opposing ideas or contradictions. |
| egregious |
remarkably bad; flagrant; glaring. |
| impeach |
to accuse a person in public office of wrong or improper conduct. |
| outstrip |
to exceed or surpass. |
| pinion2 |
to restrain (someone) by binding the arms. |
| predecessor |
a person who holds a position or job before another person. |
| projectile |
any object that is thrown, fired, or shot by an outside force or weapon. |
| reticence |
the state or quality of being hesitant to speak out; reserve. |
| savory1 |
having a pleasant taste or smell; appetizing. |
| spate |
a sudden rush, outpouring, or flood. |
| theocracy |
a form of government in which a god or gods are acknowledged as the ultimate authority. |