| apparition |
a ghostly image; phantom; specter. |
| cabal |
a small group of people engaged in a secret plot, usually of a political nature. |
| diminutive |
very small; tiny. |
| dogmatist |
one who asserts opinions or beliefs as though they were facts. |
| formidable |
exceptionally difficult; daunting. |
| incongruous |
not suitable or fitting; out of place. |
| incorrigible |
incapable of being controlled or influenced for the better. |
| ostracism |
an exclusion or rejection, as from a social group. |
| plummet |
to fall sharply down, especially at high speed; plunge. |
| polygamy |
the practice or state of having more than one spouse, especially more than one wife, at a time. |
| retroactive |
going into operation or effect as of a previous date, or in respect to past events or circumstances. |
| rostrum |
a raised platform or dais for public speaking. |
| rue1 |
to regret, repent of, or feel sorry about. |
| sedentary |
involving or characterized by sitting or little physical activity. |
| temporize |
to be indecisive or delay acting, as in order to gain time or avoid conflict. |