| abdicate |
to officially give up a position of power or a right. |
| beneficent |
tending to do good; kindly; charitable. |
| circumstantial |
relevant but not essential; incidental. |
| constituent |
forming a part of something. |
| detriment |
harm, injury, or loss. |
| flail |
to cause to move wildly. |
| inviolable |
absolutely not to be breached, dishonored or profaned. |
| largess |
liberality in giving, especially money, and often with an implication of the giver's superiority. |
| liberality |
an attitude of tolerance and respect for individual differences. |
| nicety |
a subtle distinction; fine point. |
| pellucid |
extremely clear in meaning. |
| pristine |
pure, fresh, or clean as new; unspoiled or unsullied. |
| retroactive |
going into operation or effect as of a previous date, or in respect to past events or circumstances. |
| shroud |
to screen or conceal. |
| suave |
polished and urbane. |