| contiguous |
in contact; touching; adjoining. |
| dignitary |
one who holds a high office or rank. |
| enclave |
a small territory or country mostly or completely surrounded by another. |
| fraternal |
of, related to, or like a brother or brothers. |
| heterogeneous |
made up of parts or members that differ from each other. (Cf. homogeneous.) |
| increment |
a rise or addition in number or value, often small. |
| invariable |
not subject to change; consistently the same. |
| ludicrous |
worthy of mockery; laughable and ridiculous. |
| philosophy |
the study of the nature of life, truth, knowledge, and other important human matters, |
| posterior |
located behind or toward the back of something. |
| quip |
a short, humorous, clever, and often sarcastic utterance. |
| sear1 |
to burn or scorch the outside of. |
| touchstone |
a test or standard by which to evaluate the worth of something. |
| vacillate |
to hesitate or waver in giving an opinion or making a decision; be indecisive. |
| vindictive |
desirous of revenge; vengeful. |