| arbiter |
someone who has the authority to decide an issue or settle a dispute. |
| capitulate |
to surrender or acquiesce. |
| carnage |
the mass killing of people; slaughter. |
| cogent |
convincing, or compelling by virtue of a strong argument or clear presentation. |
| contiguous |
in contact; touching; adjoining. |
| finesse |
refined and delicate skill or tact in executing a task or coping with a situation. |
| marauder |
one who raids or invades in order to plunder. |
| maturation |
the act or process of becoming fully grown or developed, in structure, behavior, or the like. |
| nonchalance |
cool confidence and unconcern; casual indifference. |
| orthodox |
of, having to do with, or following what is believed or practiced by most other people. |
| perseverance |
steadfast continuance in a course of action, task, or belief. |
| punctilious |
strictly adhering to etiquette or formalities. |
| referendum |
the submission of a legislative measure to a vote by the general public, or the vote thus taken. |
| sheaf |
a bound bundle of cut grain. |
| simpleminded |
not complex or sophisticated. |