| anarchist |
a person who believes in, desires, or tries to realize a society or state without a government. |
| chattel |
any article of property not attached to lands or buildings; movable property. |
| curriculum |
the courses offered at a school or in a particular area of study. |
| disparage |
to depreciate or belittle, especially in speech. |
| echelon |
a level of authority or rank, as in an organization. |
| faction |
a group or party within, and often at odds with, a larger organization. |
| impale |
to pierce and hold fast with a sharp-pointed instrument such as a spear. |
| nuptial |
of or relating to a wedding ceremony or to marriage. |
| obscene |
offensive and not decent. |
| quintessence |
that which most perfectly describes or typifies something; essence. |
| repast |
a meal, or the food eaten at a meal. |
| restive |
unable to remain at rest; impatient or ill at ease, especially under restraint. |
| scrutinize |
to look at closely and carefully, with attention to detail. |
| speculative |
of, pertaining to, or based on conjecture or theorizing. |
| veer |
to change direction; turn quickly. |