| abscond |
to leave suddenly and secretly, especially to avoid observation or capture. |
| affirmation |
the act of affirming. |
| cerebral |
characterized by intellect or reason. |
| criteria |
a set of standards or tests by which to judge or decide something. |
| depose |
to deprive of rank or office, especially from an important position such as that of king. |
| egregious |
remarkably bad; flagrant; glaring. |
| estimable |
worthy of respect or admiration. |
| fastidious |
exceedingly particular or demanding especially in matters of detail; exacting. |
| fragility |
the condition of being delicate and easily broken. |
| impede |
to slow or block the movement or progress of; hinder. |
| impregnable1 |
able to withstand any attack, as a fortress. |
| pestilence |
an epidemic, usually deadly, disease; plague. |
| populous |
having a large population. |
| portly |
rather fat; stout. |
| revel |
to feel great pleasure; rejoice (usually followed by "in"). |