| abscond |
to leave suddenly and secretly, especially to avoid observation or capture. |
| allure |
to attract strongly by appealing to people's inner wishes; tempt. |
| annexation |
the act of taking and adding (territory) to one's own territory. |
| astral |
of, concerning, emanating from, or resembling the stars; stellar. |
| conservatism |
a general preference for the traditional; disinclination to change. |
| expendable |
considered able to be replaced, given up, or sacrificed. |
| malign |
to speak badly of or tell harmful lies about. |
| monolithic |
large, unyielding, and without diversity. |
| officiate |
to function as a priest or minister in a religious ceremony. |
| posterity |
all generations to come. |
| promenade |
a leisurely walk, especially in a public place. |
| saturate |
to fill or soak completely. |
| subtlety |
the quality or condition of being difficult to detect or define. |
| trenchant |
incisive or penetrating, as perception or wit. |
| underscore |
to emphasize by, or as if by, drawing a line beneath. |