| allude |
to mention (usually followed by "to"). |
| autocracy |
rule by one person with absolute power; despotism. |
| commentary |
a series of explanatory or interpretive remarks or comments. |
| dais |
a raised platform for speakers or the seating of special guests. |
| financier |
a person skilled in or occupied in financial operations, usually on a large scale. |
| foreseeable |
capable of being anticipated or predicted. |
| lustrous |
shining; glossy; bright. |
| missive |
a message in writing; letter. |
| palatable |
acceptable or pleasing to the sense of taste. |
| periphery |
the outer boundary or edge of an area or surface, or the region directly inside or outside of this. |
| 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. |
| recrimination |
an accusation made in response to being accused by another, or the act of countering one accusation with another. |
| repulsion |
extreme distaste, disgust, or aversion. |
| surveillance |
a close watch or observation, especially of a person or group of people under suspicion. |
| unyielding |
hard; firm; resistant to pressure or force. |