| archives |
the body of records or information pertaining to an institution, organization, or historical figure. |
| auxiliary |
serving as an extra means of support; additional. |
| categorical |
with no exceptions or conditions; absolute. |
| contention |
a point asserted in argument or debate. |
| diaphanous |
of fabric or the like, almost transparent; sheer; filmy; delicate. |
| ferocity |
the quality or state of being cruelly savage or fierce. |
| formidable |
exceptionally difficult; daunting. |
| grandiloquent |
speaking or expressed in a pretentious, pompous, or excessively ornate fashion. |
| liability |
the condition of or potential for being held responsible. |
| loner |
one who stays by himself or herself much of the time, especially by choice or inclination. |
| mollify |
to ease or soothe the anger or emotion of; make calmer; appease. |
| parable |
a very short story told to teach a moral or religious lesson. |
| pejorative |
acting or tending to create a negative impression; disparaging; demeaning. |
| retraction |
a withdrawal or disavowal of an opinion, promise, or the like. |
| stark |
in all respects; total; extreme. |