| chasm |
a deep crack in the earth's surface. |
| derange |
to cause to be mentally ill. |
| extradition |
the legal transfer of a fugitive from one state or jurisdiction to another where he or she is to be tried or imprisoned. |
| idealist |
a person with high or noble principles, goals, or codes of action. |
| incense2 |
to make very angry. |
| inundate |
to cover or overspread with water, especially a very large amount; flood. |
| lineage1 |
descent from or the descendants of a common or particular ancestor or ancestry. |
| mesmerize |
to induce a hypnotic trance in; hypnotize. |
| missive |
a message in writing; letter. |
| opprobrium |
a condition of disgrace or shame; ignominy. |
| pejorative |
acting or tending to create a negative impression; disparaging; demeaning. |
| preponderance |
superiority in amount, strength, significance, weight, or the like. |
| quip |
a short, humorous, clever, and often sarcastic utterance. |
| short-term |
covering, lasting, or completed in a short period. |
| subterfuge |
a stratagem or artifice used to hide, avoid, or deceive. |