| autocracy |
rule by one person with absolute power; despotism. |
| chattel |
any article of property not attached to lands or buildings; movable property. |
| detonate |
to explode or cause to explode. |
| hubris |
the pride associated with arrogance; pride considered as sin. |
| indubitable |
without question; certain. |
| meditative |
disposed to, marked by, or indicating contemplation or reflection; deeply thoughtful. |
| misjudge |
to hold an unjustified opinion of. |
| prototype |
an original model on which later stages or forms are based or developed. |
| ravenous |
very hungry; starved. |
| sacrilege |
the violation, profane treatment, or destruction of some place or thing that is considered to be holy. |
| scruple |
a belief about right and wrong that keeps a person from doing something that may be bad. |
| stigma |
a long-lasting mark or stain on one's character or reputation, especially of disgrace or reproach. |
| unchallenged |
not or not having been questioned, disputed, or contested. |
| ungainly |
lacking gracefulness or ease of movement; clumsy; awkward. |
| virtuoso |
a person who demonstrates exceptional ability, style, or skill, especially in music. |