| adulterate |
to make worse or impure by adding unnecessary or inferior ingredients. |
| covet |
to wish to have very much; envy. |
| hegemony |
predominance of one country or social group over others by virtue of leadership or influence. |
| impending |
about to occur or appear. |
| intone |
to recite in musical or lengthened tones, especially in a monotone; chant. |
| jubilation |
a feeling of great joy, pride, and happiness; exultation. |
| pertinent |
having to do with or connected to a subject; relevant. |
| rebate |
a part of a payment that is returned. |
| renovate |
to put in good condition by repairing, remodeling, or the like; refurbish. |
| revel |
to feel great pleasure; rejoice (usually followed by "in"). |
| slovenly |
careless or disgustingly dirty. |
| stalwart |
steady and loyal; reliable. |
| succor |
help or relief given in time of need. |
| transcendent |
going beyond the ordinary; surpassing; extraordinary. |
| witticism |
a clever, often perceptive joke, insult, or saying. |