| abhorrence |
a feeling of complete loathing, repulsion, or horror. |
| comely |
pleasing in appearance. |
| commandeer |
to force (a civilian) into, or seize (goods) for, the military. |
| deficit |
The amount by which something is less than what is needed. A deficit of money is caused by spending more than has been taken in. |
| evenhanded |
fair and impartial in the treatment of others; equitable. |
| metabolism |
the processes in plants and animals by which food is changed into energy or used to make cells and tissues. |
| pertinent |
having to do with or connected to a subject; relevant. |
| platitude |
an overused, dull, or trivial remark; hackneyed expression; cliché. |
| predecessor |
a person who holds a position or job before another person. |
| reorganize |
to reestablish or arrange anew. |
| rue1 |
to regret, repent of, or feel sorry about. |
| spar2 |
to make boxing movements without hitting hard, as for practice or in fun. |
| theocracy |
a form of government in which a god or gods are acknowledged as the ultimate authority. |
| unvaried |
marked by a lack of diversity; never changing. |
| winsome |
attractive or charming. |