| arbiter |
someone who has the authority to decide an issue or settle a dispute. |
| bland |
without interest, spirit, or excitement; dull; indifferent. |
| cogent |
convincing, or compelling by virtue of a strong argument or clear presentation. |
| confederation |
the act or process of confederating or allying. |
| devotee |
an eager or serious follower or enthusiast. |
| engross |
to take all the attention of; interest fully. |
| equable |
not varying extremely or suddenly; uniform; stable. |
| inescapable |
unable to be avoided or ignored. |
| perspicacity |
keenness of mental perception or grasp; astuteness. |
| quandary |
a situation of uncertainty, puzzlement, or hesitation; dilemma. |
| recount |
to tell a history of events; relate; narrate. |
| redouble |
to make twice as great; renew more vigorously; intensify. |
| reverential |
characterized by a great respect and awe, mingled with love. |
| surreptitious |
made, performed, or achieved by stealth or in secret. |
| vindictive |
desirous of revenge; vengeful. |