| abnegation |
the act of relinquishing or abandoning, as a right, role, or good. |
| adversary |
a person, group, or thing that is against another; opponent; enemy. |
| bogus |
not authentic; counterfeit. |
| chasm |
a deep crack in the earth's surface. |
| effigy |
a likeness of a person, usually sculpted, as on a tomb. |
| electorate |
a body of those entitled to participate in an election; qualified voters, as a group. |
| expunge |
to cross out or erase. |
| noncommittal |
not revealing what one's preference, feeling, or opinion is. |
| reassess |
to evaluate again. |
| replete |
well-supplied; full (usually followed by "with"). |
| secretive |
tending to secrecy. |
| sedate |
composed and dignified. |
| stoical |
showing little or no emotion in reaction to painful or pleasant experiences. |
| vie |
to compete with another for victory, superiority, or the like (usually followed by "for"). |
| virile |
having the qualities of a man; characteristically masculine. |