| absolutist |
of or relating to government by total, unrestrained power. |
| convergent |
tending to move toward a common point or intersection. |
| emend |
to correct or improve (written text), especially by removing errors; edit. |
| facile |
acting or working in an easy, effortless manner. |
| felicity |
an instance or condition of great happiness; bliss. |
| fraternal |
of, related to, or like a brother or brothers. |
| monochromatic |
having or using only a single color or shades of one color. |
| nepotism |
favoritism shown to a near relative, as in preferential hiring or patronage. |
| polemic |
an emphatic statement of a controversial viewpoint, usually criticizing or refuting an existing position. |
| propaganda |
information or opinions that are made public to promote or attack a movement, cause, or person. |
| ruddy |
reddish; rosy. |
| supplant |
to replace (someone or something) especially by dishonest or forceful means. |
| touchstone |
a test or standard by which to evaluate the worth of something. |
| unhinge |
to cause to become confused, unbalanced, or deeply disturbed. |
| variegate |
to make varied or give variety to, especially by making multicolored. |