| affirmation |
the act of affirming. |
| apex |
the highest point; tip. |
| calculable |
able to be determined by mathematical computation. |
| demean1 |
to lower in esteem, stature, or dignity; degrade. |
| esoteric |
understood or known only by a few persons who have special training, access, or interests. |
| insuperable |
not able to be conquered or overcome. |
| intemperance |
lack of restraint in the indulgence of an appetite, especially the consumption of alcohol. |
| malediction |
the expression of a wish that evil or harm come to someone; curse. |
| ramify |
to have or produce effects or consequences that make some original matter more complex. |
| ramshackle |
of a building or other structure, poorly built or having fallen into a bad condition. |
| realign |
to come to a new relationship or set of alliances, as countries or political factions. |
| ribald |
characterized by or using rude, coarse, or vulgar language or humor. |
| risqué |
very close to indecency or indelicacy; sexually suggestive; racy. |
| Spartan |
(usually lower case) characterised by simplicity and austerity. |
| ultimatum |
a final statement of demands, especially when issued with a threat of action if rejected, as in a diplomatic discussion. |