| bequeath |
to leave or dispose of (property) by a will. |
| caustic |
bitingly critical. |
| decadent |
tending to indulge in sensual pleasures; hedonistic. |
| diligent |
trying hard and steadily to achieve a goal. |
| hiatus |
a gap or break in activity, time, or space; interruption. |
| ignominious |
characterized by or associated with disgrace, dishonor, or shame; humiliating. |
| incongruity |
the condition of being inappropriate or inconsistent. |
| inviolable |
absolutely not to be breached, dishonored or profaned. |
| mettle |
toughness of character; courage. |
| parley |
a discussion, especially between opponents or enemies, as to establish terms of truce. |
| recession1 |
a period of reduced or declining economic activity. |
| revivalist |
suited to or aimed at the purpose of bringing back former beliefs, ideas, or practices. |
| scourge |
someone or something that inflicts punishment or causes suffering or destruction. |
| shroud |
to screen or conceal. |
| surreptitious |
made, performed, or achieved by stealth or in secret. |