| aloft |
high above the ground. |
| capitulate |
to surrender or acquiesce. |
| codicil |
an addition or appendix, especially one modifying the terms of a will. |
| defile1 |
to make unclean, foul, or filthy. |
| felicitous |
well-suited or apt; very appropriate. |
| instigate |
to purposely agitate or incite; provoke; foment. |
| latent |
present but not yet apparent, developed, or operative. |
| mystical |
spiritually powerful, significant, or symbolic. |
| parochial |
narrow or limited in scope or viewpoint; provincial. |
| philosophy |
the study of the nature of life, truth, knowledge, and other important human matters, |
| redeem |
to make up for; balance. |
| sedative |
causing tranquillity or calmness. |
| sermonize |
to preach, or to speak as if doing so. |
| sobriety |
abstinence from alcohol; temperance. |
| supersede |
to take over the position or influence of; replace. |