| antiquate |
to make obsolete or old-fashioned. |
| bawdy |
coarsely or indecently humorous; risqué. |
| bivouac |
a temporary encampment, especially military, without protecting shelter. |
| cozen |
to deceive or trick; swindle. |
| fitful |
occurring at irregular intervals. |
| idealism |
the pursuit of or belief in noble ideals, principles, and values. |
| incipient |
starting to exist or become apparent; in an early stage of development. |
| infamous |
having, deserving, or causing a bad reputation; notorious or shameful. |
| pertain |
to relate to or have to do with something. |
| quiescent |
in a state of inaction or rest; dormant. |
| remittance |
money that is sent to someone or some place, usually in payment. |
| rigorous |
showing strictness or sternness. |
| testy |
easily annoyed or angered; irritable; touchy. |
| treatise |
a detailed and formal written work, usually dealing systematically with a single theme or subject. |
| vanguard |
the leading or foremost position or part of a movement or force; forefront. |