| archives |
the body of records or information pertaining to an institution, organization, or historical figure. |
| bedizen |
to dress or decorate in a flashy, garish fashion. |
| brandish |
to wave or shake (something such as a weapon) in a threatening or agitated manner. |
| eddy |
to move or turn in circles or eddies. |
| gradation |
a gradual almost imperceptible change, especially from one tone or texture to another. |
| guile |
deceitfulness, treachery, or skillful cunning; wiliness. |
| languish |
to lose strength or energy; weaken. |
| manifesto |
a public statement of principles and intentions, usually by an organized political group or person. |
| nostalgia |
a longing for the past. |
| paean |
a song or hymn sung as an expression of praise. |
| perturb |
to cause great disturbance in (the mind); agitate or worry. |
| sardonic |
bitterly mocking; derisive; scornful. |
| sentient |
having the capacity to receive sensations; able to perceive. |
| supplant |
to replace (someone or something) especially by dishonest or forceful means. |
| temperament |
the manner of thinking, feeling, and acting that is characteristic of a particular person or animal. |