| abscond |
to leave suddenly and secretly, especially to avoid observation or capture. |
| canvass |
to conduct a survey of; poll. |
| cohort |
(often derogatory) a friend or associate. |
| conservationist |
a person who promotes and encourages preservation, especially of natural resources. |
| expurgate |
to remove from a book or the like material considered to be offensive or erroneous prior to publication. |
| insolvent |
incapable of paying debts or meeting liabilities; penniless; bankrupt. |
| jingoism |
aggressive nationalism and patriotism, especially as directed against foreign countries. |
| loquacious |
given to talking much or excessively; garrulous. |
| ossify |
to become inflexible or rigid, as in thought or behavior. |
| perpetrate |
to commit or carry out (a crime, act of mischief, or the like). |
| prelude |
an introductory event or act; preface; preliminary. |
| progression |
the act of moving forward or onward. |
| retribution |
repayment for one's actions, especially punishment for evil. |
| simultaneous |
existing, happening, or done at the same time. |
| sojourn |
to live for a short time in a place; stay temporarily. |