| bevy |
a group of birds or other animals, especially quail or larks. |
| bourgeois |
of, related to, or characteristic of the middle class. |
| circumstantial |
relevant but not essential; incidental. |
| convulsion |
a violent, involuntary contraction of the muscles. |
| demolition |
the act or an instance of destroying, especially by means of explosives. |
| dissolution |
the annulment or severance of a bond or tie, especially a formal or contractual connection. |
| impart |
to give all or a part of; bestow or transmit. |
| libel |
in law, written or printed matter that is false, damages a person's reputation or material well-being, and arises from malice or extreme negligence. |
| persevere |
to continue steadfastly in a task or course of action or hold steadfastly to a belief or commitment, especially when met with opposition or difficulties; persist. |
| prohibitive |
serving as a preventative. |
| ramshackle |
poorly constructed or in disrepair; rickety. |
| reciprocity |
a mutual interchange of privileges or favors between two nations, groups, or institutions. |
| refute |
to demonstrate the falseness or error of; disprove. |
| rivulet |
a tiny stream or brook; trickle. |
| stratagem |
a plan or trick to deceive, surprise, or outwit an opponent, especially as a military maneuver. |