| conscript |
a military recruit summoned by draft; draftee. |
| desirous |
having a wish or a longing for something. |
| infidel |
one who does not believe in or accept a religious faith, especially that of Christianity or Islam. |
| inquisition |
an official inquiry, especially for the purpose of enforcing political, social, or religious conformity. |
| interplay |
the action or influence of two or more things on each other; reciprocal effect. |
| morass |
something that hinders passage or engulfs an unwary person. |
| partisan |
devoted to or favoring a particular cause, group, political party, or the like. |
| prelude |
an introductory event or act; preface; preliminary. |
| reiterate |
to say again. |
| remuneration |
pay, reward, or compensation. |
| repository |
a container or place where things may be stored; storage unit or space. |
| resplendent |
full of splendor; radiant; shining. |
| simultaneous |
existing, happening, or done at the same time. |
| stodgy |
lacking the ability or inclination to act informally or to find humor or enjoyment in things that others might; stuffy; prim. |
| tedium |
the state or condition of being dull, boring, or wearisome; monotony. |