| abrogate |
to abolish, repeal, or nullify by authority. |
| apotheosis |
a perfect or ideal example; epitome. |
| ascertain |
to learn without question; determine. |
| deadeye |
an expert shooter. |
| debouch |
to advance out of a confined or narrow space such as a canyon into open country. |
| foment |
to encourage the development of; instigate or foster. |
| harrow |
to go over or break up with a harrow. |
| inadvertent |
not planned or intended; unintentional. |
| insularity |
the condition of being closed to new ideas or outside influences; narrow-mindedness. |
| knurled |
having small ridges. |
| lambent |
glowing softly. |
| malinger |
to pretend illness or injury, especially in order to be excused from duty or work. |
| quiescence |
a state of inaction, rest, or stillness; dormancy. |
| Saturnalia |
an occasion of unrestrained revelry. |
| sere1 |
dried up or withered. |