| belated |
too late; tardy. |
| confederation |
the act or process of confederating or allying. |
| dissertation |
a formal and usually lengthy exposition in speech or writing, especially a detailed report of research by a candidate for a doctoral degree. |
| evocative |
tending or able to call forth images, memories, feelings, and the like. |
| hypocrite |
a person who pretends to be different or better than he or she really is. Someone who does not act according to his or her stated beliefs is a hypocrite. |
| impetus |
something that urges or impels; a driving force. |
| intrusion |
the act of entering or thrusting oneself in when not invited or welcomed. |
| miff |
to cause (someone) to become annoyed; offend. |
| opalescent |
exhibiting a spectrum of colors or changing colors; iridescent. |
| outmoded |
no longer in keeping with current standards or practices; obsolete. |
| raze |
to knock down or tear down (a structure); level. |
| reverential |
characterized by a great respect and awe, mingled with love. |
| stymie |
throw an obstacle in the way of (something or someone); impede; thwart. |
| transgression |
the act or an instance of violating a law, religious commandment, or the like; sin; crime; trespass. |
| wrangle |
to win or obtain by quarreling. |