| adversary |
a person, group, or thing that is against another; opponent; enemy. |
| autocracy |
rule by one person with absolute power; despotism. |
| cozen |
to deceive or trick; swindle. |
| crony |
a close friend or ally (often used pejoratively). |
| dilapidated |
fallen into ruin or decay. |
| enclave |
a small territory or country mostly or completely surrounded by another. |
| equity |
the quality of being fair and reasonable; fairness. |
| incendiary |
causing or having the potential to cause a fire. |
| informant |
one who reports or confides what he or she knows to another; source. |
| lenient |
not strict with rules; tolerant. |
| misguide |
to misdirect or lead astray. |
| replenish |
to make complete or full again; refill. |
| resolute |
having or showing firmness, determination, or resolve. |
| soporific |
causing sleep or sleepiness. |
| uncomplicated |
not difficult to understand or deal with; simple; straightforward. |