| abdicate |
to officially give up a position of power or a right. |
| energize |
to inspire, make active, or enliven. |
| exude |
to emit or give off from, or as if from, the pores of the skin. |
| fallacy |
a false or misleading idea or notion, especially one that is commonly held. |
| mettle |
toughness of character; courage. |
| pathological |
afflicted with or caused by a physical or especially a mental disorder. |
| plethora |
an amount that is more than enough; overabundance. |
| regent |
one who governs in place of a disabled or underage ruler. |
| reinstate |
to put back into a former position, condition, or state of effectiveness. |
| resplendent |
full of splendor; radiant; shining. |
| restitution |
the payment of money in order to compensate for damage, loss, or injury. |
| stalemate |
any situation in which a further action, offer, or the like is impossible or unlikely; deadlock. |
| subsidy |
direct financial assistance provided by the government to a business, industry, educational institution, individual, or the like. |
| ultimatum |
a final statement of demands, especially when issued with a threat of action if rejected, as in a diplomatic discussion. |
| zealot |
a person who is excessively and often intolerantly enthusiastic, especially about a cause or religious faith; fanatic. |