| autocracy |
rule by one person with absolute power; despotism. |
| disembark |
to put or go ashore from a ship. |
| dub1 |
to name or call. |
| enclave |
a small territory or country mostly or completely surrounded by another. |
| eventuality |
something that might happen; contingent occurrence. |
| frugal |
small in amount or cost; meager. |
| gradation |
a gradual almost imperceptible change, especially from one tone or texture to another. |
| licentious |
not within the bounds of morality or propriety, especially with regard to sexual conduct; immoral; lewd. |
| plaintive |
showing or expressing sadness or sorrow. |
| proclivity |
a natural tendency or inclination; propensity or predisposition. |
| realign |
to come to a new relationship or set of alliances, as countries or political factions. |
| secretive |
tending to secrecy. |
| turpitude |
moral baseness; depravity. |
| unnoticed |
not seen, perceived, or discovered. |
| veneer |
a superficial outward appearance or show. |