| alimony |
money that a court orders one member of a divorced couple to pay to the other. |
| burlesque |
a book, play, skit, or the like that mocks something by comically treating it with inappropriate seriousness or levity. |
| codicil |
an addition or appendix, especially one modifying the terms of a will. |
| desecration |
the act of or an instance of violating the sacredness of something. |
| electorate |
a body of those entitled to participate in an election; qualified voters, as a group. |
| faction |
a group or party within, and often at odds with, a larger organization. |
| inclusive |
comprising or covering a great deal; comprehensive. |
| jargon |
special words or language used by a particular group or to describe a particular interest. |
| parsimony |
excessive unwillingness to spend money or use resources; stinginess. |
| prevalent |
generally accepted; pervasive; widespread. |
| regenerate |
to grow (new tissue or parts) to replace lost or injured tissue or parts. |
| skeptical |
having or showing doubt; questioning. |
| suppress |
to stop the activities or progress of, especially by force. |
| turbid |
clouded or murky because of stirred-up particles or sediment; muddy. |
| turgid |
overwrought in language or style; too solemn or too ornate; inflated; bombastic. |