| articulate |
able to speak or express oneself in a clear way. |
| indubitable |
without question; certain. |
| infamous |
having, deserving, or causing a bad reputation; notorious or shameful. |
| manacle |
a metal fetter like a bracelet, usually one of a pair linked by a chain, used to shackle the wrists; handcuff. |
| misdemeanor |
in law, a class of illegal act that is less serious than a felony and carries a lighter sentence; minor offense. |
| nihilism |
the belief that existence has no meaning or purpose. |
| ossify |
to become inflexible or rigid, as in thought or behavior. |
| overbearing |
arrogantly dominating; dictatorial. |
| parody |
a humorous imitation in print, music, or performance of a serious person, work of art, or publication. |
| profane |
irreverent or irreligious; blasphemous. |
| propagate |
to reproduce (offspring) or cause to reproduce. |
| roster |
a list of names of individuals or groups belonging to or participating in an organization, class, military or police unit, or the like. |
| spar2 |
to make boxing movements without hitting hard, as for practice or in fun. |
| touchstone |
a test or standard by which to evaluate the worth of something. |
| ultimatum |
a final statement of demands, especially when issued with a threat of action if rejected, as in a diplomatic discussion. |