| adversary |
a person, group, or thing that is against another; opponent; enemy. |
| callous |
not having kindness; not sensitive; having a hard heart. |
| counterpoint |
a method of composing or arranging music in which diverse but harmonious melodies are played at the same time. |
| depreciate |
to lower the cost or value of, especially of property for tax purposes, or of money. |
| dissertation |
a formal and usually lengthy exposition in speech or writing, especially a detailed report of research by a candidate for a doctoral degree. |
| fallacious |
based on unsound logic; in error; illogical. |
| gubernatorial |
of or pertaining to the office of governor or to a governor. |
| marauder |
one who raids or invades in order to plunder. |
| multifarious |
of or having a great variety of parts, forms, or kinds; many and varied. |
| overture |
an opening move to begin something. |
| pittance |
a contemptibly small portion, amount, or payment. |
| rehabilitate |
to restore to good health or to an otherwise improved state of being. |
| slake |
to satisfy or relieve (thirst, appetite, lust, or the like) by decreasing the strength or intensity of. |
| transcendental |
beyond the limits of ordinary experience, thought, or belief; supernatural, visionary, or mystical. |
| wizened |
shriveled or dried up. |