| cabal |
a small group of people engaged in a secret plot, usually of a political nature. |
| commandeer |
to force (a civilian) into, or seize (goods) for, the military. |
| expeditious |
prompt and efficient. |
| firmament |
the entire arch of the sky; heavens. |
| ignominy |
the condition of being in disgrace or dishonor; humiliation. |
| juxtapose |
to bring together for the purpose of side-by-side comparison or contrast. |
| misinterpret |
to comprehend incorrectly; misunderstand. |
| obliterate |
to erase or make unrecognizable by erasing. |
| occult |
of, pertaining to, or with the aid of the supernatural. |
| officiate |
to function as a priest or minister in a religious ceremony. |
| procure |
to get or get hold of by effort; obtain. |
| pronouncement |
a formal or official declaration. |
| semblance |
outward form; appearance. |
| sodden |
drenched with liquid; saturated; soaked. |
| subsidy |
direct financial assistance provided by the government to a business, industry, educational institution, individual, or the like. |