| cabal |
a small group of people engaged in a secret plot, usually of a political nature. |
| commandeer |
to force (a civilian) into, or seize (goods) for, the military. |
| concord |
a state of agreement or harmony between persons or things. |
| credo |
any formulation of belief, especially a religious one. |
| dirge |
a song or hymn for a funeral or memorial for the dead. |
| economize |
to spend less money; lower expenses; be economical. |
| epitaph |
on a gravestone or tomb, an inscription commemorating the dead person. |
| expendable |
considered able to be replaced, given up, or sacrificed. |
| inquisitive |
given to asking and inquiring; eager to learn. |
| lackluster |
without brilliance or vitality; dull. |
| peevish |
irritable or easily annoyed; ill-tempered. |
| pursuant |
following on or proceeding from (usually followed by "to"). |
| remiss |
careless or negligent, especially in the performance of one's duty. |
| sardonic |
bitterly mocking; derisive; scornful. |
| untainted |
not contaminated or polluted. |