| abnegation |
the act of relinquishing or abandoning, as a right, role, or good. |
| antipodes |
places directly opposite each other on the surface of the earth, as the North Pole and the South Pole. |
| decimation |
the act of destroying a large part or number of something. |
| dialectical |
of or using logical analysis or argument that reveals and resolves opposing ideas or contradictions. |
| discrepancy |
lack of agreement; difference; inconsistency. |
| electorate |
a body of those entitled to participate in an election; qualified voters, as a group. |
| exhaustive |
thorough and all-encompassing. |
| gradation |
a gradual almost imperceptible change, especially from one tone or texture to another. |
| hiatus |
a gap or break in activity, time, or space; interruption. |
| ineffectual |
incapable of acting effectively. |
| motif |
a distinct formal unit such as a design, theme, or musical phrase that may repeat in, dominate, characterize, or be a prominent feature of an aesthetic or decorative work. |
| oratory1 |
the art of public speaking. |
| parry |
to deflect or knock aside (a blow or stroke), as with one's weapon in fencing. |
| subversive |
tending or intended to undermine or cause the overthrow of an established authority, especially a national government. |
| torpid |
dormant or inactive, as in hibernation. |