| archives |
the body of records or information pertaining to an institution, organization, or historical figure. |
| concoct |
to make by putting together a number of parts or ingredients. |
| counterpoint |
a method of composing or arranging music in which diverse but harmonious melodies are played at the same time. |
| echelon |
a level of authority or rank, as in an organization. |
| grandiose |
pretentious or pompous. |
| hegemony |
predominance of one country or social group over others by virtue of leadership or influence. |
| mandatory |
ordered; required; obligatory. |
| menagerie |
a collection of usually wild or exotic animals, or the place where they are exhibited. |
| peccadillo |
a minor sin or offense, or a slight fault. |
| quaff |
to drink, especially deeply and with obvious enjoyment. |
| quell |
to overpower or suppress with force; put down; quash. |
| rebuff |
to reject, repel, block, or set back. |
| regent |
one who governs in place of a disabled or underage ruler. |
| roster |
a list of names of individuals or groups belonging to or participating in an organization, class, military or police unit, or the like. |
| semblance |
outward form; appearance. |