| apex |
the highest point; tip. |
| bequeath |
to leave or dispose of (property) by a will. |
| biennial |
happening every second year. |
| dross |
anything that is worthless or useless; rubbish. |
| fester |
to become filled with pus; become infected. |
| fiasco |
an utter and shameful failure. |
| interject |
to insert (a remark or comment) between words or remarks or in the middle of a conversation or discussion. |
| manifesto |
a public statement of principles and intentions, usually by an organized political group or person. |
| nascent |
coming into being or starting to develop. |
| permissive |
allowing much, often excessive, freedom of behavior; lenient. |
| suborn |
to induce (someone) to commit a crime or other corrupt deed. |
| supremacy |
ultimate power or authority. |
| tyrannical |
imposing one's will on others by threat or force; despotic; oppressive. |
| uncouth |
lacking manners or refinement; rude, vulgar, or gauche. |
| wily |
cleverly deceitful; tricky; cunning. |