| cleanse |
to make clean; remove dirt from. |
| exquisite |
very beautiful; made in a lovely or delicate way. |
| forfeit |
something demanded or given up as a penalty for not acting as required by law, contract, or rules. |
| guidance |
the act of guiding. |
| inaccurate |
not correct, true, or exact. |
| legislative |
having to do with the branch of government that has the power to pass laws. |
| nocturnal |
happening in the night. |
| occasionally |
at times; now and then; not frequently. |
| occupant |
someone who lives or works in a place or fills a position. |
| political |
having to do with the study or practice of government and its policies. |
| renowned |
known and praised by many; famous. |
| scandal |
a reported behavior or event that is illegal or considered morally wrong and which causes strongly negative public reaction. |
| scoff |
to laugh at, mock, or criticize scornfully (often followed by "at"). |
| uncertain |
not known for sure; not definite. |
| unexpected |
unforeseen; surprising. |