| choleric |
having a quick temper; easily angered. |
| fatalism |
a belief or doctrine that the events of life are predetermined and cannot be altered by human free will. |
| hegemony |
predominance of one country or social group over others by virtue of leadership or influence. |
| hone |
to make more effective or adept; perfect. |
| indictment |
the act of being formally accused of a crime by a grand jury, or the condition of being formally accused of a crime by a grand jury. |
| indiscriminate |
lacking in judgment and discernment; making no distinctions. |
| interim |
the interval of time between two events. |
| menial |
lowly or degrading; servile. |
| rehabilitate |
to restore to good health or to an otherwise improved state of being. |
| reminiscent |
having qualities or characteristics that remind one of someone or something (usually followed by "of"). |
| scanty |
barely adequate; meager. |
| tawdry |
falsely showy; cheap and gaudy. |
| venerate |
to treat or regard with great respect, honor, or reverence. |
| wend |
to go along or proceed on (one's way). |
| witticism |
a clever, often perceptive joke, insult, or saying. |