| albeit |
notwithstanding; even though. |
| allusion |
an indirect reference to or mention of something. |
| aristocracy |
a class of people who have a high social position because of the family they are born into. Members of the aristocracy are usually richer and have more privileges than other members of society. |
| brusque |
impolitely abrupt in speech or actions; curt. |
| cozen |
to deceive or trick; swindle. |
| dirge |
a song or hymn for a funeral or memorial for the dead. |
| extradition |
the legal transfer of a fugitive from one state or jurisdiction to another where he or she is to be tried or imprisoned. |
| inestimable |
of value or worth that cannot be measured; invaluable. |
| infringe |
to cross established limits; encroach; trespass (usually followed by "on" or "upon"). |
| ovation |
a prolonged or enthusiastic episode of applause for someone, as following a performance. |
| propaganda |
information or opinions that are made public to promote or attack a movement, cause, or person. |
| scandalous |
causing, or likely to cause, a scandal; shocking; disgraceful. |
| turbid |
clouded or murky because of stirred-up particles or sediment; muddy. |
| unimpressive |
lacking notable qualities; unremarkable; not impressive. |
| verbose |
using or characterized by many or superfluous words; wordy. |