| annexation |
the act of taking and adding (territory) to one's own territory. |
| clinch |
to make certain or final; settle. |
| curtail |
to make shorter; cut off part of. |
| euphoric |
having or exhibiting a strong feeling of well-being or elation. |
| ferment |
a state of upset or fast change. |
| humbug |
something without substance or meaning, such as an idea or argument; nonsense. |
| inclusive |
comprising or covering a great deal; comprehensive. |
| intemperate |
lacking moderation or restraint; excessive, overindulgent, violent, or the like. |
| monotone |
speech with little or no change in tone. |
| nemesis |
that which one cannot beat, conquer, or succeed at; cause or agent of one's often repeated downfall. |
| quip |
a short, humorous, clever, and often sarcastic utterance. |
| ricochet |
to bounce or skip off a surface at an angle; rebound. |
| salient |
extremely noticeable or prominent; conspicuous; important. |
| transcendental |
beyond the limits of ordinary experience, thought, or belief; supernatural, visionary, or mystical. |
| transgression |
the act or an instance of violating a law, religious commandment, or the like; sin; crime; trespass. |