| annexation |
the act of taking and adding (territory) to one's own territory. |
| celibate |
abstaining from sexual relations, especially because of having taken a vow. |
| cogitate |
to think over something carefully or at length. |
| depreciate |
to lower the cost or value of, especially of property for tax purposes, or of money. |
| eddy |
to move or turn in circles or eddies. |
| finite |
limited in number, quantity, or duration; capable of being measured. (Cf. infinite.) |
| inviolate |
not broken, disturbed, or profaned; pure or intact. |
| omnivorous |
living on a diet of both plant and animal food. |
| parley |
a discussion, especially between opponents or enemies, as to establish terms of truce. |
| pauper |
a very poor person who must live on public money. |
| pensive |
thoughtful in a sad or deeply serious way. |
| rejuvenate |
to restore the vigor, health, or appearance of youth to. |
| stratum |
a level in a social hierarchy. |
| sultry |
uncomfortably hot and humid. |
| vanquish |
to subdue or defeat by or as if by greater force; conquer; overcome. |