| affix |
to attach or join physically (usually used with "to"). |
| arrogance |
the condition or quality of being arrogant; having too much pride or belief in one's superiority. |
| articulate |
able to speak or express oneself in a clear way. |
| caucus |
a private meeting of leaders of a political party to choose candidates or determine policy, or such a group itself. |
| connote |
to suggest or imply (meanings or associations) in addition to the literal meaning. |
| frenetic |
frantic; frenzied. |
| imperil |
to put at risk; endanger. |
| insular |
closed to new ideas; narrow-minded. |
| nub |
the main point, gist, or essence of something. |
| odoriferous |
having or spreading a scent, especially a pleasant or fragrant one. |
| pejorative |
acting or tending to create a negative impression; disparaging; demeaning. |
| preeminent |
surpassing others in importance and prominence; foremost. |
| risqué |
very close to indecency or indelicacy; sexually suggestive; racy. |
| superimpose |
to set or lay on top of or above something. |
| vigil |
a watch or period of surveillance, especially one kept during normal sleeping hours. |