| antebellum |
in or of the period prior to a war, especially the American Civil War. |
| asterisk |
a sign (*). It is used to show that there is other information on the page that explains the information where the sign is placed. |
| bellicose |
easily incited to quarrel or fight; belligerent. |
| blandishment |
(often plural) flattering or coaxing remarks or stratagems intended to persuade. |
| constrict |
to pull or squeeze in; make smaller or more narrow; tighten. |
| dearth |
a shortage or scarcity of something; lack. |
| deposition |
a sworn statement, usually in writing, for use as testimony by an absent witness in a court of law. |
| disquisition |
a formal, often lengthy, oral or written discussion of a subject. |
| glut |
a greater supply or amount than is needed. |
| modus operandi |
a method of accomplishing something; way of working. |
| obtrude |
to thrust or force (oneself, one's concerns, or one's opinions) on another or others without being asked. |
| perilous |
causing or involving great danger; risky; hazardous. |
| pusillanimous |
shamefully timid; cowardly. |
| schadenfreude |
(often capitalized) pleasure derived from the misfortune of others. |
| somatic |
of or pertaining to the body itself; corporeal. |