| arbitration |
the consideration and decision of an issue or dispute by someone who has the official authority to decide such matters. |
| archives |
the body of records or information pertaining to an institution, organization, or historical figure. |
| demagogue |
a leader, especially a speaker or politician, who attempts to persuade and to gain a following by appealing to the emotions and prejudices of the public, rather than by rational argument. |
| dirge |
a song or hymn for a funeral or memorial for the dead. |
| forthcoming |
about to appear or happen. |
| fraught |
accompanied by; full of, usually something bad or unpleasant. |
| hedonistic |
adhering to or characterized by the principle that pleasure should be the primary aim in life. |
| indecisive |
not definite or conclusive. |
| lustrous |
shining; glossy; bright. |
| maritime |
of or relating to sea ships or navigation of the sea. |
| preventable |
having the possibility of being prevented; capable of being stopped or kept from happening. |
| relegate |
to send or consign to a condition, place, or position of lesser importance or esteem. |
| strident |
harsh-sounding or loud; raucous; grating. |
| subterfuge |
a stratagem or artifice used to hide, avoid, or deceive. |
| timely |
happening at just the right moment. |