| aperture |
a narrow opening. |
| aristocracy |
a class of people who have a high social position because of the family they are born into. Members of the aristocracy are usually richer and have more privileges than other members of society. |
| bulwark |
a wall or wall-like structure, often made of earth and used for defense; rampart. |
| compatriot |
a fellow citizen. |
| disembark |
to put or go ashore from a ship. |
| impenetrable |
impossible to enter; impervious. |
| laity |
the body of members of a religious group who are not part of the clergy. |
| mandatory |
ordered; required; obligatory. |
| mien |
one's manner or bearing. |
| ossify |
to become inflexible or rigid, as in thought or behavior. |
| panache |
a confidently stylish, dashing, or flamboyant manner. |
| renovate |
to put in good condition by repairing, remodeling, or the like; refurbish. |
| rote |
unthinking or mechanical routine or habit. |
| suppress |
to stop the activities or progress of, especially by force. |
| ulterior |
beyond or excluded from what is openly admitted or shown, especially when concealed for the purposes of deception. |