| apparition |
a ghostly image; phantom; specter. |
| bogus |
not authentic; counterfeit. |
| confederation |
the act or process of confederating or allying. |
| connotation |
a secondary meaning or implication of a word or expression, in addition to its primary meaning. |
| discredit |
to harm the reputation of. |
| enigma |
something puzzling, contradictory, or mysterious; something for which a solution cannot be found. |
| infringe |
to cross established limits; encroach; trespass (usually followed by "on" or "upon"). |
| manifesto |
a public statement of principles and intentions, usually by an organized political group or person. |
| myopic |
unable to see objects clearly from a distance; nearsighted. |
| nomenclature |
a specialized system or set of names and terms used in a particular science, art, or other field of study or training. |
| patriarch |
a man who is the leader of a family or tribe. |
| precipice |
a steep cliff. |
| redress |
compensation or reparation; amends. |
| sully |
to make dirty or tarnished. |
| wheedle |
to try to persuade or influence by coaxing or flattery; cajole. |