| annexation |
the act of taking and adding (territory) to one's own territory. |
| chauvinist |
one who has a biased belief in the superiority of one's own sex over the other. |
| colloquial |
characteristic of or suited to informal or familiar conversation or to writing that is imitative of conversational tone. |
| dilapidated |
fallen into ruin or decay. |
| ethereal |
highly refined; unworldly. |
| haggle |
to bargain or argue over petty differences in price, terms, or point of view. |
| hegemony |
predominance of one country or social group over others by virtue of leadership or influence. |
| inelegant |
without taste, grace, or refinement. |
| modulate |
to vary the loudness, pitch, intensity, or tone of; especially soften or tone down. |
| obtuse |
not keen or quick to notice, feel, or comprehend; dull or insensitive. |
| perseverance |
steadfast continuance in a course of action, task, or belief. |
| premeditate |
to consider, plan, or arrange in advance. |
| quorum |
the number of members that an organization's rules require to attend a meeting in order for voting or other business to take place. |
| sedentary |
involving or characterized by sitting or little physical activity. |
| unqualified |
lacking the appropriate knowledge or qualifications. |