| claimant |
one who alleges something to be true or demands something as one's right. |
| disband |
of an organized group, to break up or disperse. |
| ennui |
a general feeling of boredom and dissatisfaction, especially with all aspects of life. |
| hew |
to follow or obey strictly. |
| ignominy |
the condition of being in disgrace or dishonor; humiliation. |
| irascible |
easily angered or irritated; short-tempered. |
| irrevocable |
impossible to take back, undo, or cancel. |
| offhand |
done without thinking or preparing ahead of time. |
| populist |
a person, especially a political leader, who represents, or claims to represent, the interests and concerns of the common people rather than the privileged, the politically powerful, or the intelligentsia. |
| rehabilitate |
to restore to good health or to an otherwise improved state of being. |
| scintillate |
to send out sparks. |
| solstice |
either of the two times in the year when the sun is furthest from the celestial equator, occurring in June and December. |
| supplant |
to replace (someone or something) especially by dishonest or forceful means. |
| uncouth |
lacking manners or refinement; rude, vulgar, or gauche. |
| unguided |
without someone to lead or escort. |