| annexation |
the act of taking and adding (territory) to one's own territory. |
| brazen |
shameless; bold. |
| divest |
to take rights or property away from; dispossess, especially by legal means. |
| dogmatic |
asserting beliefs and opinions as though they were proven facts. |
| fidelity |
loyalty or faithfulness to obligations, promises, or those to whom one has made a commitment. |
| focal |
of or relating to focus. |
| histrionic |
done in a theatrical, emotional, or affected manner; overly dramatic. |
| intrusion |
the act of entering or thrusting oneself in when not invited or welcomed. |
| pinion2 |
to restrain (someone) by binding the arms. |
| probity |
proven trustworthiness; honesty; integrity. |
| reconstitute |
to put together or form again. |
| shamble |
to walk slowly, unsteadily, or awkwardly. |
| squalid |
dirty or foul, as from neglect. |
| stigma |
a long-lasting mark or stain on one's character or reputation, especially of disgrace or reproach. |
| transitory |
lasting for only a short time; brief. |