| astral |
of, concerning, emanating from, or resembling the stars; stellar. |
| fiscal |
pertaining to public or governmental finances. |
| graphic |
of or related to pictures or writing such as photography, painting, and printing. |
| mercenary |
interested only in money and material gain. |
| nondescript |
having no individual distinctiveness; lacking in notable features. |
| occult |
of, pertaining to, or with the aid of the supernatural. |
| pastoral |
of or relating to the country or country life; rural. |
| pertinent |
having to do with or connected to a subject; relevant. |
| preemptive |
of or relating to a strike or attack such as a bid in bridge or a military attack, made in anticipation of or to prevent an opposing strike. |
| prepossess |
to inspire or impress favorably beforehand. |
| proscribe |
to make illegal or prohibit. |
| referendum |
the submission of a legislative measure to a vote by the general public, or the vote thus taken. |
| repartee |
a quick, clever reply; witty retort. |
| ultimatum |
a final statement of demands, especially when issued with a threat of action if rejected, as in a diplomatic discussion. |
| vindicate |
to free from an accusation, suspicion, or doubt by indisputable proof. |