| allusive |
abounding in or characterized by indirect references to culture, history, or other works of art, which are to be recognized or understood by the audience. |
| annexation |
the act of taking and adding (territory) to one's own territory. |
| apostate |
a person who abandons his or her religious faith, principles, cause, or the like. |
| contemptuous |
feeling or expressing angry disgust, as at something unworthy or wicked; scornful. |
| depreciate |
to lower the cost or value of, especially of property for tax purposes, or of money. |
| expiate |
to atone or make amends for (a sin, crime, offense, or the like). |
| incision |
a cut made during surgery. |
| inhibit |
to hold back, restrain, prevent, or tend to do so. |
| iterate |
to say or do again or repeatedly. |
| nemesis |
that which one cannot beat, conquer, or succeed at; cause or agent of one's often repeated downfall. |
| populace |
the people who live in a particular place. |
| presumptive |
affording a reasonable basis for belief. |
| rebate |
a part of a payment that is returned. |
| repartee |
a quick, clever reply; witty retort. |
| vitality |
exuberance; energy; vigor. |