| aesthete |
one who is or professes to be particularly attentive to and appreciative of beauty, especially in the arts. |
| annals |
a chronological record of events, usually year by year. |
| bequest |
property handed down by will; legacy. |
| commandeer |
to force (a civilian) into, or seize (goods) for, the military. |
| complement |
to go well with, complete, or perfect. |
| conciliatory |
tending to placate or reconcile. |
| dupe |
a gullible person; one who can be readily misled or fooled. |
| escalation |
increase in amount, scope, or intensity. |
| haggle |
to bargain or argue over petty differences in price, terms, or point of view. |
| incisive |
marked by clear, penetrating thought; sharp. |
| indict |
to formally accuse (someone) of a crime in a court of law after studying evidence. |
| infallible |
incapable of error. |
| opulent |
having or displaying wealth and luxury. |
| perseverance |
steadfast continuance in a course of action, task, or belief. |
| witticism |
a clever, often perceptive joke, insult, or saying. |