| bedizen |
to dress or decorate in a flashy, garish fashion. |
| debase |
to reduce in value, quality, esteem, or character. |
| franchise |
a right or privilege conferred by a government, especially the right to vote or the rights and powers of incorporation. |
| grapple |
to grasp, twist, or wrestle in close combat. |
| invoke |
to call out to (a god, muse, or the like) for help, support, protection, or inspiration. |
| monumental |
massive, imposing, or extremely conspicuous. |
| objectivity |
the quality of being unbiased or without prejudice. |
| proponent |
one who proposes or favors an idea, doctrine, course of action, or the like. |
| repartee |
a quick, clever reply; witty retort. |
| rhapsody |
a musical composition having an irregular form suggesting improvisation. |
| sanctify |
to make sacred or holy; consecrate. |
| turncoat |
one who changes from one party, allegiance, or the like, to the opposite, especially a traitor. |
| tutelage |
the act or function of a teacher, especially one who gives lessons to individuals; instruction; teaching. |
| ulterior |
beyond or excluded from what is openly admitted or shown, especially when concealed for the purposes of deception. |
| wince |
to draw suddenly back or away from something painful or frightening. |