| allude |
to mention (usually followed by "to"). |
| autocracy |
rule by one person with absolute power; despotism. |
| bromide |
a bland or trite remark or idea. |
| flagrant |
exceptionally or glaringly noticeable. |
| indispose |
to cause unwillingness or disinclination in; make averse. |
| lethargy |
a state of having very low energy with drowsiness and apathy; lassitude. |
| maternity |
the state of being a mother; motherhood. |
| odoriferous |
having or spreading a scent, especially a pleasant or fragrant one. |
| partake |
to take part; participate (usually followed by "in"). |
| precipice |
a steep cliff. |
| propitiate |
to overcome the disfavor or distrust of; conciliate; appease. |
| rebate |
a part of a payment that is returned. |
| tyrannical |
imposing one's will on others by threat or force; despotic; oppressive. |
| vacillate |
to hesitate or waver in giving an opinion or making a decision; be indecisive. |
| veer |
to change direction; turn quickly. |