| aloft |
high above the ground. |
| archetype |
an original model or pattern from which others are made or copied. |
| attrition |
a gradual erosion of strength or morale. |
| circumstantial |
relevant but not essential; incidental. |
| concealment |
the act of hiding something from sight, or the condition of being hidden from sight. |
| degeneration |
the process of decline or decay. |
| flagrant |
exceptionally or glaringly noticeable. |
| impeach |
to accuse a person in public office of wrong or improper conduct. |
| machination |
(usually plural) elaborate or devious schemes. |
| quell |
to overpower or suppress with force; put down; quash. |
| rejoinder |
a response to a reply; retort. |
| retaliate |
to strike back; take revenge. |
| scandalous |
causing, or likely to cause, a scandal; shocking; disgraceful. |
| touchstone |
a test or standard by which to evaluate the worth of something. |
| veer |
to change direction; turn quickly. |