| absolutist |
of or relating to government by total, unrestrained power. |
| catharsis |
in psychotherapy, the bringing of repressed thoughts and feelings to consciousness in order to release emotional tension, or the release itself. |
| disenfranchise |
to deprive (someone) of a right of citizenship, especially the right to vote. |
| ecclesiastical |
of or related to the church and clergy. |
| expulsion |
an act or instance of forcing out, or the state of being forced out. |
| frond |
a long leaf with many small divisions. Ferns and palm trees have fronds. |
| gibe |
a mocking or derisive comment. |
| impart |
to give all or a part of; bestow or transmit. |
| presage |
to be a sign or warning of; portend or foretell. |
| punctilious |
strictly adhering to etiquette or formalities. |
| putative |
widely thought to be such; reputed; supposed. |
| rescind |
to take back or make invalid; revoke. |
| succinct |
briefly but clearly stated; concise. |
| terse |
effectively brief and to the point; concise; pithy. |
| wan |
very pale. |