| broach |
to suggest or mention for the first time; bring up. |
| categorical |
with no exceptions or conditions; absolute. |
| covetous |
desiring that which belongs to another; wanting possessions; greedy. |
| defer1 |
to not do until later; put off; delay. |
| jollity |
the state or quality of being merry; gaiety. |
| magnate |
someone of exceptional power, wealth, or influence, especially in business. |
| mesmerize |
to induce a hypnotic trance in; hypnotize. |
| pallor |
unnatural lack of color, especially of the face. |
| personable |
pleasing in appearance or manner; friendly; attractive. |
| presage |
to be a sign or warning of; portend or foretell. |
| realign |
to come to a new relationship or set of alliances, as countries or political factions. |
| sect |
any group, especially a religious group such as a denomination, that is united by a common belief, ritual, or the like. |
| solemnity |
the condition or quality of being grave or serious. |
| tenacity |
the quality or condition of holding on strongly or persistently to something. |
| ultimatum |
a final statement of demands, especially when issued with a threat of action if rejected, as in a diplomatic discussion. |