| abrogate |
to abolish, repeal, or nullify by authority. |
| aleatory |
pertaining to or depending on luck, chance, or contingency. |
| atonement |
the act of making reparation for a sin, crime, error, or the like. |
| Byzantine |
characterized by complexity and intrigue. |
| concur |
to share the same opinion; agree. |
| dissimulate |
to hide one's true feelings, intentions, or the like by pretense or hypocrisy. |
| kibbutz |
an Israeli farming settlement whose ownership is shared by those who live and work there. |
| noisome |
offensive or disgusting, especially in smell; foul. |
| penumbra |
an indefinite, borderline area. |
| proselytize |
to convert or try actively to convert (others) to one's own beliefs or religion. |
| quiescence |
a state of inaction, rest, or stillness; dormancy. |
| raffish |
carelessly unconventional or disreputable, sometimes appealingly so. |
| salvo |
the firing of guns or other firearms simultaneously or in succession, especially as a salute. |
| tummler |
an entertainer or social director who encourages participation by guests or audience. |
| uxorial |
of, pertaining to, or befitting a wife. |