| archives |
the body of records or information pertaining to an institution, organization, or historical figure. |
| cater |
to supply food or other service. |
| credible |
believable or plausible. |
| decrepit |
in poor condition because of old age or much use; dilapidated; worn-out. |
| dispassionate |
without strong feeling or bias; calm; impartial. |
| fictitious |
intended to deceive; not genuine; imaginary. |
| fragmentary |
consisting of fragments; incomplete or disconnected. |
| hysteria |
in an individual or group, an uncontrollable outburst of fear or other emotions, producing fits of weeping, laughter, irrational behavior, or the like. |
| mire |
deep, heavy mud or soil. |
| pinnacle |
the highest point or part of anything; apex; summit. |
| pronouncement |
a formal or official declaration. |
| pundit |
an authoritative, or purportedly authoritative, commentator or critic. |
| rarefy |
to make less dense. |
| reproach |
to express disapproval of or disappointment with (someone); censure. |
| reticence |
the state or quality of being hesitant to speak out; reserve. |