| abrogate |
to abolish, repeal, or nullify by authority. |
| antebellum |
in or of the period prior to a war, especially the American Civil War. |
| ascertain |
to learn without question; determine. |
| contumely |
contemptuous insolence; rudeness. |
| dissemble |
to disguise or hide behind a false semblance; conceal the true nature or state of. |
| effrontery |
shameless impudence; insolence. |
| imbroglio |
a difficult, confused, or complicated situation, often involving a misunderstanding, disagreement, or quarrel. |
| incursion |
a raid or sudden invasion. |
| indomitable |
too strong to be subdued or discouraged; unconquerable. |
| neologism |
a new word, phrase, or usage. |
| oblivious |
not conscious or paying attention; unknowing or unaware (usually followed by "to" or "of"). |
| ontogeny |
the process of biological growth and development of a particular living organism. |
| pusillanimous |
shamefully timid; cowardly. |
| schadenfreude |
(often capitalized) pleasure derived from the misfortune of others. |
| stochastic |
of, or arising from chance or probability. |