| absolutist |
of or relating to government by total, unrestrained power. |
| cede |
to give up or surrender, especially formally. |
| disparate |
essentially different and distinct. |
| empathy |
identification with or sharing of another's feelings, situation, or attitudes. |
| flippant |
disrespectful or indifferent to someone or something worthy of respect; shallowly humorous. |
| gusto |
vigorous or hearty enjoyment or appreciation. |
| manacle |
a metal fetter like a bracelet, usually one of a pair linked by a chain, used to shackle the wrists; handcuff. |
| multifaceted |
having several aspects or stages; complex or various. |
| ominous |
giving a sign of future evil or trouble. |
| prodigious |
inspiring wonder and admiration; marvelous. |
| realist |
a person who tends to see or present things as they actually are. |
| remiss |
careless or negligent, especially in the performance of one's duty. |
| sedulous |
steady and persistent in an action or duty; diligent. |
| temperamental |
changeable as to mood, nature, operability, or the like; unpredictable. |
| valediction |
a farewell speech, especially one given by a student of the highest honors at a graduation ceremony. |